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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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Officials warned customers not to apply for the payout if they don’t meet the requirements.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Applicants will have to undergo identity and criminal record checks and demonstrate they meet the requirements, as opposed to just inputting their details.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Krysten does meet the requirements to stay on Medicaid, which she’s thankful for.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

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

“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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