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
But Iranian officials reiterated Tuesday that unfreezing the country’s overseas assets remains a precondition for continued negotiations.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to resume talks with Kim, but Pyongyang has so far ignored the overtures and urged Washington to drop demands for the North’s nuclear disarmament as a precondition for talks.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
The definition clearly explains that access to the source code is a precondition for software freedom.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
There is, however, a precondition.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to resume talks with Kim, but Pyongyang has so far ignored the overtures and urged Washington to drop demands for the North’s nuclear disarmament as a precondition for talks.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
The definition clearly explains that access to the source code is a precondition for software freedom.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
There is, however, a precondition.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for precondition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precondition
Noun
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Providers must also cover rent or mortgage payments, insurance, food, utilities, supplies, maintenance and regulatory requirements.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The interim final rule released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services means being sick with extreme exhaustion and memory challenges related to her treatments may not be enough for Brandon to evade the new work requirements.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Nearly a year ago, Estrella was found wandering alone on the streets of Denver without access to necessities, including fresh water.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Councilmember Jordan Botta, who sponsored the bill, said the legislation was driven by years of hearing from tenants living without basic necessities like gas, water or reliable air conditioning.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Noun
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As the decades passed, the crowding and filth in the rapidly growing cities in the industrializing nations of Europe and North America created perfect conditions to fuel epidemic outbreaks that could steal the lives of those of any age or rank, but were most dangerous for the very young.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Authorities later confirmed that all 12 victims were in stable condition.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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This brings us back to my earlier contention that having a body is a prerequisite to having emotions.—
Ted Chiang,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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However, as Judge Nelson highlighted, the doctrine has several prerequisites and many cases fall short.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Precondition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precondition. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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