REQUIREMENT Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

requirement

noun

ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt

Definition of requirement

as in must

something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable this science course is a requirement for graduation

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Recent Examples of requirement Rubio also announced other requirements, including a truly free press. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 Oct. 2026 In the absence of a federal law regulating them, the responsibility falls to local governments, said Ridout, who estimates that about 30 states have some type of rule or requirement regarding AI in political campaigns. — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 The enforcement stems from Spotify’s requirement that family plan members reside at the same address—a seemingly reasonable policy in concept. — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026 Under his administration, California invested heavily in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, sales incentive programs and advanced fleet requirements. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for requirement

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Noun

Tantísimo, a farm-to-table Latin American restaurant, shares a patio with the boarding house and is a must for dinner or Sunday brunch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
As always, installing updates in a timely manner is also a must.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of must

Noun

Waitlists for child care assistance exploded, forcing low-income households to sideline a parent from the workforce or forgo necessities to foot a child care bill.

— Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Waitlists for childcare assistance exploded, forcing low-income households to sideline a parent from the workforce or forgo necessities to foot a childcare bill.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of necessity

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Corridors and the lobby are open-air, cleverly arranged to ventilate naturally with the wind, meaning no air-con necessary.

— Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026
At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025

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