noun

requirement

rih-KWUH-eermnt

noun

Something that is necessary or must be met before something else can happen.

"A high school diploma is a requirement for the position."

"The software update failed to meet the minimum system requirements."

How to Use Requirement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that must be satisfied or provided.

Common pairings

meet a requirement minimum requirement legal requirement

requirements plural

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A high school diploma is a _____ for the position.

From require plus the noun ending -ment.

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