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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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Moderna said it had received a Refusal-to-File letter, which would indicate the application did not meet the requirements for substantive review.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Make sure you meet the requirements for a permanent visa.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 29, 2025

Current owner Bolton Equities took ownership of the sanctuary in 2014, shortly after the park was closed to the public by the MPI for failing to meet the requirements for animal enclosures.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 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

“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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