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

Looking ahead in an economy shaped by AI AI and automation are accelerating demand for modern, tech enabled logistics assets with higher throughput, stronger power requirements, and seamless digital integration. —CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

Progressive caucus members have also discussed legislation to tighten the reporting requirements for multinational corporations who might shift profits into tax havens offshore. —Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026

Tensor said the Robocar was designed specifically for private ownership while meeting commercial-grade autonomy requirements. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026

The request for more money also includes the waiving of a city requirement that new city facilities meet specific building efficiency requirements. —Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 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