requirement

noun

re·​quire·​ment ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt How to pronounce requirement (audio)
Synonyms of requirement
: something required:
a
: something wanted or needed : necessity
production was not sufficient to satisfy military requirements
b
: something essential to the existence or occurrence of something else : condition
failed to meet the school's requirements for graduation

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Examples of requirement in a Sentence

He has met the basic requirements for graduation. She has fulfilled the general requirements of the course.
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Florida law requires that a judge be admitted to the Florida Bar for at least five years before taking office (with no requirement for actual experience, just the fact of possessing a law license). — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 However, reliable control and readout remain essential requirements for practical applications. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 The reforms focus on eligibility and work requirements for able-bodied adults, which can also be satisfied by attending school, participating in job training, or volunteering. — Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026 Spain, which has been a hub for such sites thanks to its relatively plentiful renewable power, this week eased renewable power-procurement requirements for new data centers following an industry backlash. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for requirement

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of requirement was in 1662

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requirement

noun
re·​quire·​ment ri-ˈkwī(ə)r-mənt How to pronounce requirement (audio)
: something that is required or necessary
requirements for graduation
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