qualifier
noun/ˈkwɑləˌfaɪər/
Frequency rank: #8,517 most common English word
Meaning
a competition or condition that must be met in order to advance to the next stage.
Example sentence
She passed the regional qualifier and will compete in the national championship next month.
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