as in requirements
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 preconditions
Three preconditions are needed to distribute accountability.
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Udam Dewaraja,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
These changes are the preconditions for lower rates.
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Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
That division was visible earlier this week when plans for a second round of talks in Islamabad collapsed after Iranian officials failed to confirm participation and instead introduced new preconditions under pressure from hard-line factions.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
The report said negotiations will begin only if the other side accepts Iran's preconditions.
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Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
Iranian preconditions But question marks hang over the ceasefire and the talks' ultimate outcome.
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Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
The ceasefire announced by Trump on Tuesday night has been fragile, and both sides have accused the other of not meeting preconditions for the talks.
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Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
And long-term, bat oils and droppings can stain a home and create preconditions for mold.
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Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Those funds pay for emergency shelters, transitional housing and rapid rehousing programs – which provide temporary rental assistance and the assistance of a social worker, without preconditions – and permanent supportive housing.
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Deyanira Nevárez Martínez,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2026
Udam Dewaraja,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
These changes are the preconditions for lower rates.
—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
That division was visible earlier this week when plans for a second round of talks in Islamabad collapsed after Iranian officials failed to confirm participation and instead introduced new preconditions under pressure from hard-line factions.
—
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
The report said negotiations will begin only if the other side accepts Iran's preconditions.
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Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
Iranian preconditions But question marks hang over the ceasefire and the talks' ultimate outcome.
—
Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
The ceasefire announced by Trump on Tuesday night has been fragile, and both sides have accused the other of not meeting preconditions for the talks.
—
Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
And long-term, bat oils and droppings can stain a home and create preconditions for mold.
—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Those funds pay for emergency shelters, transitional housing and rapid rehousing programs – which provide temporary rental assistance and the assistance of a social worker, without preconditions – and permanent supportive housing.
—
Deyanira Nevárez Martínez,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconditions
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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The lawsuit comes as consumers report struggling to afford basic necessities.
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But within a few days, thanks to these companies, Deulofeu could send her sister necessities with just a few clicks.
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The England players and supporters may be at an advantage in the wet conditions.
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Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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That number is down significantly in the past decade, which most experts credit to a straightforward combination of robust funding and a philosophy focused on offering housing without prerequisites, called housing first.
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Make process clarity and human validation prerequisites for AI.
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“Preconditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconditions. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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