as in requirement
something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen
An education is an important precondition for getting a good job. They insist on a guarantee as a precondition to the deal.
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Recent Examples of precondition
Putin said the talks in Istanbul must be held without preconditions and with the goal of lasting peace.
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Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
There were no preconditions or limitations to this conversation.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 12 May 2025
But the meeting was a tactical win for Mr. Putin, who managed to start the talks without first agreeing to a battlefield cease-fire that Ukraine and almost all of its Western backers had sought as a precondition for negotiations.
—Paul Sonne, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Following the talks, the European leaders issued a joint statement calling Moscow to a full 30-day ceasefire starting on May 12 with no further preconditions.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for precondition
Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
There were no preconditions or limitations to this conversation.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 12 May 2025
But the meeting was a tactical win for Mr. Putin, who managed to start the talks without first agreeing to a battlefield cease-fire that Ukraine and almost all of its Western backers had sought as a precondition for negotiations.
—Paul Sonne, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Following the talks, the European leaders issued a joint statement calling Moscow to a full 30-day ceasefire starting on May 12 with no further preconditions.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precondition
Noun
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What are the eligibility requirements to run for governor in Tennessee?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
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Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This leadership style reflects not just personal preference but historical necessity.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Just as with the WISeR model, the current list of codes subject to authorization includes some with questionable medical necessity or low-value.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Farrer acknowledged challenging economic conditions and trade uncertainties but expressed confidence in the company's long-term success.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Containment efforts might be challenging, especially in dry and windy conditions, as such wildfire tends to spread rapidly.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Combatting what has been endemic corruption in Ukraine is seen as a prerequisite for EU membership, which Kyiv covets.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 July 2025
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After all, deviation from the norm is a prerequisite for innovation.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Precondition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precondition. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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