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
Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
The dream is expansive but deeply human: a space where identity isn’t dictated by category, and adventure doesn’t require a prerequisite.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Hartford Murray explains that the far west Sonoma vineyards chosen for their first sparkling releases offer mineral-laden, low vigor soils with extreme marine influence, a prerequisite for maintaining acidity.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Officials completed environmental reviews on the 463 miles from L.A. to San Jose, electrified its Bay Area corridor (a prerequisite for high-speed rail service there), and began the process of laying track, with the railhead groundbreaking at Bakersfield.
—Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Science has long taken the view that a multicellular nervous system is a prerequisite for such abilities, but new research is revealing that single cells, too, keep a record of their experiences for what appear to be adaptive purposes.
—Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
The dream is expansive but deeply human: a space where identity isn’t dictated by category, and adventure doesn’t require a prerequisite.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Hartford Murray explains that the far west Sonoma vineyards chosen for their first sparkling releases offer mineral-laden, low vigor soils with extreme marine influence, a prerequisite for maintaining acidity.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Officials completed environmental reviews on the 463 miles from L.A. to San Jose, electrified its Bay Area corridor (a prerequisite for high-speed rail service there), and began the process of laying track, with the railhead groundbreaking at Bakersfield.
—Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
Noun
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This requires everyone making Android apps to satisfy Google's requirements before virtually anyone will be able to install their apps, which could help Google retain control as the app market opens up.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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The requirements and safety standards are stringent.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Nelson and Cavell questioned why rule changes were necessary if Woodward already removed them from the committee positions.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At 88% of all kindergartners vaccinated, Ohio falls below the 95% herd immunity that is generally considered to be necessary for a community to stay safe from measles.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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India’s strategic recalibration toward China is rooted less in a softening security posture and more in economic necessity.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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But their schedules are getting packed, and Nic was mulling the necessity of a joint calendar.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Both he and Cuomo are fixated on the idea that Mamdani is too young and too progressive, and lacks the requisite experience to run the largest city in the country.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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There were also sweaters, including the requisite quarter-zip, and even an assortment of blazers.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, even without children, estate planning is essential.—
Jessi Chad,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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This skillset is essential for strategic vision, market and competitive analysis and understanding how all the dynamic pieces and parts of your business can and should come together to thrive.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even under this more limited framework, employers would need to carefully track where and how interactive systems are used and ensure that required disclosures are delivered clearly and consistently.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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For the 2024-25 school year, a record share of incoming kindergartners had an exemption for a required vaccine, most often for personal or religious reasons, CDC data shows.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This is a crucial time in terms of preparing for fantasy football domination.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Research from the Max Planck Society reveals a crucial difference between empathy and compassion.—
Sahar Andrade,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sitting 5 1/2 games out of the final Wild Card spot with a 64-66 record, the Rangers have floundered at a critical time, losing their past four series while on a 3-11 skid coming into Friday’s game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Aug. 2025
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In addition to garnering widespread critical acclaim, the performance immediately soared across social media, generating tens of millions of views overnight.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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