ˈkwäləˌfī(ə)r, -īə sometimes ˈkwȯl- noun
( -s )
1. : one that qualifies: as
a. : one that satisfies requirements or meets a specified standard (as of performance in an athletic contest)
paced the qualifiers … in the trial heats — New York Times
b. : a word (as an adjective or adverb) or word group that qualifies or restricts another word or word group
resolved never to use a qualifier again when … reviewing a book — Harvey Breit
2. : qualificator