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
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.
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Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Belichick accused the network of not honoring expectations about the scope of the interview while CBS denied that there were any preconditions or limitations to the conversation.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Following the attorney general’s visits to the two capitals, the two sides agreed to meet, without preconditions, if the Kennedy administration provided the mediation.
—Timothy Naftali, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2025
That phonetic play alone already signals one of the project’s theoretical subterfuges: that of exploring the most advanced conditions of the subject’s annihilation as a foundational precondition for artistic authority.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Belichick accused the network of not honoring expectations about the scope of the interview while CBS denied that there were any preconditions or limitations to the conversation.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Following the attorney general’s visits to the two capitals, the two sides agreed to meet, without preconditions, if the Kennedy administration provided the mediation.
—Timothy Naftali, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2025
That phonetic play alone already signals one of the project’s theoretical subterfuges: that of exploring the most advanced conditions of the subject’s annihilation as a foundational precondition for artistic authority.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precondition
Noun
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Remember that there are lots of different Forms 1099 and many different reporting requirements.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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In the lawsuit, Beshear and several Democratic attorneys general argued the freeze violated federal statutory and regulatory requirements.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
19 July 2025
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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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The system adjusted automatically to changing weather conditions and energy prices—and cut both energy costs and carbon emissions by 15 to 20 percent.—
Gabriel René,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 July 2025
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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 1 Aug. 2025.
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