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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The country has long had one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates, now exacerbated by the Taliban’s ban on medical training for women and the requirement that women patients be accompanied to appointments by a male guardian. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026 Brancato says chia is one of her favorites because a serving provides close to 30% of the daily requirement for women over 30. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026 Process control, workplace conditions, customer requirements and long-term competitiveness are already pushing the industry in the same direction. — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Most students received milder penalties — warnings, probation or requirements to attend counseling or workshops, which together made up 93% of sanctions. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 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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