as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
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Recent Examples of requirement
Every company of size will essentially be impacted by these requirements directly or indirectly in the coming years.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
It's recommended to check the entry requirements with U.S. authorities in advance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The requirement for specific speeds and a $15 price is being added to the bill with an amendment that was provided to Ars today by Boerner's office.
—Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
The Education Department does not set curriculum, enrollment or graduation requirements and has no say in what library books, textbooks or resources a school can use.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
It's recommended to check the entry requirements with U.S. authorities in advance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The requirement for specific speeds and a $15 price is being added to the bill with an amendment that was provided to Ars today by Boerner's office.
—Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
The Education Department does not set curriculum, enrollment or graduation requirements and has no say in what library books, textbooks or resources a school can use.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
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The fish tacos at Tide Tables in Cortez are a must, and several spots in the Bradenton area beach communities like Hurricane Hanks, The Sandbar Restaurant, and Woody’s River Roo are also worth a visit.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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The tableside guacamole—mashed to order and impossibly fresh—is a must, setting the stage for smoky, slow-roasted tacos and a cocktail list stacked with premium tequilas and mezcals.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Access to beneficial ownership information is a necessity for prosecuting crimes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: The state strategy is born out of necessity, but federal protections are the long game.—
Natalie Daher,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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Latinos are necessaries for the North American community.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Blakely has been charged with capital murder, while Washington is charged with child deprivation of necessaries with substantial harm.—
Warren Kulo | wkulo@al.com,
al,
19 Apr. 2023
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“Requirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirement. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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