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meet the requirements

Idioms  
  1. 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.


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The Danish Environmental Protection Agency commissioned the report as part of its effort to determine how Denmark can meet the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

"With my university I was required to have a specific A-level, so make sure you meet the requirements."

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

But they didn’t meet the requirements for getting two additional awards of 15 points.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026

Make sure you meet the requirements for a permanent visa.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 29, 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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