requirement

noun

re·​quire·​ment ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt 

: 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

Synonyms of requirement

• must
• necessity
• necessary

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

The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026

The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements. — Sarah Blaskey, Washington Post, 30 June 2026

In the four-page ruling, Aquilina wrote that Kalshi violated the state's gaming industry by allowing people aged 18 to place wagers, as opposed to Michigan's age requirement of 21 and older. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Residents and activists in several areas reported restrictions on independent donation drives, permit requirements and bottlenecks affecting volunteer convoys heading toward disaster zones. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for requirement

• acquirement

Kids Definition

requirement

noun

re·​quire·​ment ri-ˈkwī(ə)r-mənt 

: something that is required or necessary

requirements for graduation