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 approach is intended to give the fighter greater flexibility as mission requirements and supporting technologies evolve. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

The administration's proposal eliminates requirements for small class sizes and scraps caseload limits for family support specialists. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Getting a road victory is definitely a requirement for anyone who is an underdog in a series. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Together, the four measures also include longer license revocation periods and ignition-interlock requirements for certain repeat offenders. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 29 Sep. 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