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
Build Preconditions First Start with the preconditions.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
However, the late Tuesday decision handed down by Judge Amit Mehta, who has been overseeing the Google Search antitrust trial, prevents Alphabet from paying for contracts with preconditions such as making its Google Search the exclusive search option.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The first step—which could be agreed in days—is an immediate cease-fire along current front lines, without any preconditions or promises beyond starting talks.
—Miriam Sapiro, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The White House quickly shifted away from its preconditions for the meeting.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
However, the late Tuesday decision handed down by Judge Amit Mehta, who has been overseeing the Google Search antitrust trial, prevents Alphabet from paying for contracts with preconditions such as making its Google Search the exclusive search option.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The first step—which could be agreed in days—is an immediate cease-fire along current front lines, without any preconditions or promises beyond starting talks.
—Miriam Sapiro, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The White House quickly shifted away from its preconditions for the meeting.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconditions
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The sign — fixed high on the outside wall of the black and red painted concrete block building — was to be removed before demolition and donated to the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum under the requirements of the demolition contract.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Other than Tennessee residency and legal citizenship, there were no other qualification requirements.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With thousands of federal workers furloughed or working without pay, more may turn to food banks and pantries for necessities, according to Feeding America.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Local health leaders, including Ascension Saint Thomas CEO Fahad Tahir, warned that families may soon be forced to choose between basic necessities and health care.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shortly before Biden left office in January, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas granted an extension of the protections through October 2026 because the conditions in Venezuela warranted it.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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The spacecraft can reach speeds above Mach 20, maintain extreme conditions for longer durations, and sustain heavy g-forces.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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Six months of hands-on experience with Google Cloud and a two-hour exam are prerequisites.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Talent and toughness are, generally, prerequisites for success.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Preconditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconditions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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