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 original 67-member royal household shrank to 16, a contraction exacerbated by the requirement that female members must leave the imperial family after marrying a commoner. — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Look up the retailer, check reviews, and inquire about any fees, storage or other requirements that might come with the investment — and have an extra price tag. — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Commercial testing begins The project will evaluate the technical requirements for commercial production. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Employees who wish to enter into one should understand their company’s policy and speak with HR about any disclosure requirements. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 13 July 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