requirement
Americannoun
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something demanded or imposed as an obligation
Latin is no longer a requirement for entry to university
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a thing desired or needed
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the act or an instance of requiring
Usage
What does requirement mean? A requirement is something that’s mandatory or necessary—it’s something you need to have or need to do.Requirement is most often used in official contexts in which achieving a certain status requires you to perform certain actions or have certain things, such as documents.Example: By passing this class you have now met all of the basic requirements for your major and will be able to walk at graduation in May.
Related Words
Requirement, requisite refer to that which is necessary. A requirement is some quality or performance demanded of a person in accordance with certain fixed regulations: requirements for admission to college. A requisite is not imposed from outside; it is a factor which is judged necessary according to the nature of things, or to the circumstances of the case: Efficiency is a requisite for success in business. Requisite may also refer to a concrete object judged necessary: the requisites for perfect grooming.
Other Word Forms
- nonrequirement noun
- prerequirement noun
- superrequirement noun
Etymology
Origin of requirement
Example Sentences
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Other companies are increasing employee surveillance instead of upping their in-office requirements.
Early this month, SEC Chair Paul Atkins and Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman said in a fireside chat that they want to “make IPOs great again,” including by easing disclosure requirements for small issuers.
From Barron's
The falls came after exchange operator CME Group increased margin requirements for the two metals along with platinum and palladium futures in response to recent volatility.
The Bus Services Act aims to protect routes at risk of being cut by operators deeming them unprofitable, by tightening requirements for companies looking to scrap them.
From BBC
A spokesman said: "All records are managed in line with the requirements of the Public Records Act. Any release is subject to an extensive review process, including engaging expert stakeholders."
From BBC
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