# qualified vs qualifier

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### qualified
*adjective · IPA /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ · frequency rank #3,254*
Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.

### qualifier
*noun · IPA /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ.ə/ · frequency rank #17,007*
One who qualifies for something, especially a contestant who qualifies for a stage in a competition.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/qualified-vs-qualifier