requirement

noun

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

Examples of requirement in a Sentence

He has met the basic requirements for graduation. She has fulfilled the general requirements of the course.
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Remember that there are lots of different Forms 1099 and many different reporting requirements. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 In the lawsuit, Beshear and several Democratic attorneys general argued the freeze violated federal statutory and regulatory requirements. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 19 July 2025 Such a propellant is already proven and is well-suited for the extreme conditions of space and meets current planetary protection requirements. New Atlas, 19 July 2025 Hegseth wrote in the letter that the move would not negatively affect military training, operations, readiness, or any other military requirements, per NJ Spotlight News. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for requirement

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of requirement was in 1662

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“Requirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/requirement. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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requirement

noun
re·​quire·​ment ri-ˈkwī(ə)r-mənt How to pronounce requirement (audio)
: something that is required or necessary
requirements for graduation

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