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
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.
—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
These are the best preconditions to introduce Name Tag, brought to you by Meta and Ray-Ban.
—Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Zelensky has agreed to meet Putin just about anywhere but Moscow, with no preconditions.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The report said negotiations will begin only if the other side accepts Iran's preconditions.
—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
These are the best preconditions to introduce Name Tag, brought to you by Meta and Ray-Ban.
—Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Zelensky has agreed to meet Putin just about anywhere but Moscow, with no preconditions.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconditions
Noun
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That would align with typical age requirements for online sports betting, but prediction markets currently allow users starting at 18 years old to trade on their platforms.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Perhaps that was due to his wife, Karen, who had a very specific list of requirements for buying a business.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The rising cost of fuel and groceries has trimmed their choices to the necessities.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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For many years, the worst problems were largely confined to very low-income families, roughly 50% of whom pay more than half of their incomes in rent, leaving little for food and other necessities.—
Michael Schill,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Though conditions are more acute in Myanmar due to the civil war, experts warn the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz could also dent rice production across the region – with potentially huge shocks for food security.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Fire agencies across the North Bay are preparing for elevated wildfire danger this weekend as forecasters warn of strong winds and low humidity - conditions that often signal the start of fire season in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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And Angela Morrison of Cakes by Angela Morrison rounds out the five—a reminder that solopreneurship has no industry requirements, no tech prerequisites, and no ceiling.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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This option is available to people who fit a set of prerequisites, which include but are not limited to age, length of lawful permanent resident status for 3-5 years, length of time living in the United States and character and skill tests.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Preconditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconditions. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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