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meet the requirements

Idioms

Satisfy the conditions, as in This grade of lumber does not meet our requirements, or Lynn did not meet the requirements for this position. This expression uses meet in the sense of “satisfy,” a usage dating from the early 1800s. Also see measure up, def. 2.

Example Sentences

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Make sure you meet the requirements for a permanent visa.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 29, 2025

But these RNAs then need to be cleaned and checked to make sure they meet the requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

Or maybe they think the government presented the facts accurately but that the facts don’t meet the requirements for whatever crime the government charged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

"The rooms in the convent are no longer usable and in no way meet the requirements for proper care," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

“And so, as long as you continue to meet the requirements, you have a guaranteed spot for next spring.”

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

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