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requirement

noun
re·​quire·​ment | \ ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt How to pronounce requirement (audio) \

Definition of requirement

: something required:
a : something wanted or needed : necessity production was not sufficient to satisfy military requirements
b : something essential to the existence or occurrence of something else : condition failed to meet the school's requirements for graduation

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Examples of requirement in a Sentence

He has met the basic requirements for graduation. She has fulfilled the general requirements of the course.

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, before disclosing a record, the Department must ensure that the legal requirements for disclosure have been met. — NBC News, "Inside the Education Department's effort to 'obstruct' student loan investigations," 9 Sep. 2019 Nearly 60% of Florida’s nursing homes and adult living facilities filed waivers, extensions and variances multiple times, asking for more time to meet the requirements. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, sun-sentinel.com, "Florida’s seniors left vulnerable to hurricanes because of extensions to generator rules and lack of enforcement," 9 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of requirement

1662, in the meaning defined above

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requirement

noun

English Language Learners Definition of requirement

: something that is needed or that must be done
: something that is necessary for something else to happen or be done

requirement

noun
re·​quire·​ment | \ ri-ˈkwīr-mənt How to pronounce requirement (audio) \

Kids Definition of requirement

: something that is necessary Sleep is a requirement for health.

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