Answer: qualifier

AnswerCrossword Clue
qualifierA word or phrase, esp. an adjective, used to attribute a quality to another word, esp. a noun
qualifierA match or contest to decide which individuals or teams qualify for a competition or its final rounds
qualifier(in systemic grammar) A word or phrase added after a noun to qualify its meaning
qualifierone who qualifies
qualifierA person or team that qualifies for a competition or its final rounds