qualifier (ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪə) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a person or thing that qualifies, esp a contestant in a competition who wins a preliminary heat or contest and so earns the right to take part in the next round |
| 2. | a preliminary heat or contest |
| 3. | grammar another word for modifier |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |