requirement
Requirement (noun) means something that is necessary or must be met before something else can happen. Example: “A high school diploma is a requirement for the position.”
How to use requirement
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that must be satisfied or provided.
Word forms
requirements plural
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A high school diploma is a _____ for the position.
Etymology
From require plus the noun ending -ment.
Related words
Rhymes for requirement
Frequently asked questions
What does “requirement” mean?
The word “requirement” means something that is necessary or must be met before something else can happen. In plain terms, something that must be satisfied or provided.
How do you pronounce “requirement”?
“Requirement” is pronounced rih-KWUH-eermnt (/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “requirement” in a sentence?
Here is “requirement” used in a sentence: “A high school diploma is a requirement for the position.”
What part of speech is “requirement”?
“Requirement” is a noun.
Is “requirement” a common word?
“Requirement” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between "requirement" and "prerequisite"?
A "requirement" is anything that is necessary or must be met, while a "prerequisite" is specifically something required in advance before you can proceed to a next step. Every prerequisite is a requirement, but requirements are not always things needed beforehand.
What is the difference between "requirement" and "need"?
A "need" is something a person or thing must have, often felt or personal, whereas a "requirement" is a formal or stated condition that must be satisfied. Job listings set out requirements, while people have needs.
Is "requirement" followed by "for" or "of"?
"Requirement" typically takes "for" when naming what is needed ("a requirement for the job") and "of" when specifying the source or standard ("a requirement of the law"). You "meet" or "fulfil" a requirement rather than "do" it.
What are common phrases using "requirement"?
Frequent collocations include "minimum requirement," "entry requirement," "legal requirement," "system requirements," and "meet a requirement." The verb most often paired with it is "meet."
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