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

Polling shows support for photo ID requirements in elections is widespread in both political parties. —Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026

The Tony Awards eligibility cutoff date for the 2025-26 season is Sunday, April 26, for all Broadway productions that meet all other eligibility requirements. —Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026

Also, to create the opportunity for more members to run for governor positions, the board revised existing governor eligibility requirements to be more inclusive. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026

In Danbury, as in many cities across the state, our planning and legal staff are working intensively to interpret the new requirements in order to implement them by the July 1 deadline. —Waleed Albakry, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 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