CEFR B2

qualifier

noun

Meaning

A person, team, or thing that meets the necessary standard to proceed to the next stage of a competition, or a competition itself that determines who advances.

Examples

  • After winning the regional championship, our team became a qualifier for the national finals.
  • The final match of the tournament served as a direct qualifier for the Olympic Games.

Synonyms: contender, entrant, finalist, competitor