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sufficient condition

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  1. In mathematics, a condition that must be satisfied for a statement to be true and without which the statement cannot be true. For example, although no one can run for president of the United States unless he or she is thirty-five or older, simply being thirty-five is not a sufficient condition to be president. (Compare necessary condition.)


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“The State Board of Education rigorously reviewed iteach data to ensure that iteach will provide school divisions with another effective and efficient option for recruiting and preparing new teachers.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

Despite the country's limited and sometimes unreliable rail network, rail-mobile missiles are a relatively cheap and efficient option to improve the survivability of their nuclear forces.

From Reuters • Oct. 5, 2022

With the Celtics clamping down on Porzingis, Smith became the Wizards’ most efficient option.

From Washington Post • Apr. 3, 2022

“Sometimes they are the only quick efficient option for many people to get food,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2021

One film at a time wasn’t an efficient option.

From New York Times • May 19, 2021

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