as in requirement
something that you officially must have or do before you can have or do something else
Citizenship is a prerequisite for voting. The introductory course is a prerequisite for the advanced-level courses. Having good credit is a prerequisite to applying for a loan.
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Recent Examples of prerequisite
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
What's next: Massachusetts leaders are exploring how to address barriers to education, from child care and transportation costs to confusion around what classes cover prerequisites when students transfer to a four-year public college.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
Signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on August 6, 1965, the historical legislation outlawed the discriminatory voting practices adopted in many southern states after the Civil War, including literacy tests and poll taxes as a prerequisite to voting.
—Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
The patient registry requirement is also a prerequisite for reimbursement.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Moscow insists that Kyiv's acceptance of these territorial losses is a prerequisite for peace negotiations—a stance that Ukraine has categorically rejected.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
What's next: Massachusetts leaders are exploring how to address barriers to education, from child care and transportation costs to confusion around what classes cover prerequisites when students transfer to a four-year public college.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
Signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on August 6, 1965, the historical legislation outlawed the discriminatory voting practices adopted in many southern states after the Civil War, including literacy tests and poll taxes as a prerequisite to voting.
—Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
The patient registry requirement is also a prerequisite for reimbursement.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
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The takahe’s slow reproductive cycle and specialized habitat requirements mean that its recovery is still vulnerable to environmental changes, disease outbreaks and funding constraints.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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That has not totally vanished from his game — with 1.6 switches per 100 passes this season — but Slot’s style of play is predicated on greater control in the build-up phase, meaning there is less requirement for Alexander-Arnold to play those searching cross-field balls.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Tap the brakes, lightly, when necessary to self-correct out of the skid.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
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However, turnarounds often come with difficult decisions, including layoffs, which are sometimes necessary to streamline operations and stabilize finances.Marek Niedzwiedz, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Opened in 1914, the Santa Cruz structure became the West Coast’s longest wooden wharf out of necessity, given Monterey Bay’s shallow waters near the Santa Cruz shoreline, said Ross Gibson, 69, historian for the Santa Cruz Sentinel.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Go for an of-the-moment fanny pack or mini backpack that fits just the necessities and nothing more.Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Accounts differ on how many states have already called for a constitutional convention, but at least one tally puts the count above the requisite 34.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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The biggest bottleneck to rapidly building more data centers on earth is accessing the requisite power.Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Good data is essential—ML models can only perform as well as the training data they are fed.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Remember, analytics is essential in every role across all industries.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the required hormone injections can cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, where the ovaries become swollen and painful.New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
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Watch for the large orange and black warning signs at high use public accesses and the required thin ice signs around open water areas.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, the abrupt halt of Ant Group’s IPO in 2020 highlighted the importance of regulatory readiness, a crucial factor as fintechs navigate complex compliance landscapes.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Factors like distribution costs, local demand and market conditions play a crucial role in these variations.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Employees who are classified as essential for critical operations in defense, energy, agriculture and other sectors would continue to work without pay.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Yet Friday’s performance wasn’t as spectacular as wins against LSU or Ole Miss, didn’t quite provide a surge of momentum entering a critical offseason or quell questions about Napier’s need to hire an offensive coordinator.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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