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ˈqualiˌfier

British  
/ ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪə /

noun

  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

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