requirement

noun

re·​quire·​ment ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt 

: 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

Synonyms of requirement

• must
• necessity
• necessary

Examples of requirement in a Sentence

He has met the basic requirements for graduation.

She has fulfilled the general requirements of the course.

Recent Examples on the Web

The council placed an ordinance on first reading to amend the municipal code regarding fence requirements. — Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Earlier this year, Parker asked the Supreme Court to throw out the requirement to pay Maricopa County’s legal fees in the case, arguing such sanctions would deter attorneys from bringing aggressive or novel legal claims. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Development begins with research into cycling’s performance requirements and moves through fabric selection, body mapping, garment design and 3D prototyping. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

The Falcon 9's launch was timed to ensure the rocket climbed away into that same orbital plane, a requirement for rendezvous missions. — William Harwood, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for requirement

• acquirement

Kids Definition

requirement

noun

re·​quire·​ment ri-ˈkwī(ə)r-mənt 

: something that is required or necessary

requirements for graduation