as in requirement
something that you officially must have or do before you can have or do something else
Citizenship is a prerequisite for voting. The introductory course is a prerequisite for the advanced-level courses. Having good credit is a prerequisite to applying for a loan.
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Recent Examples of prerequisite
Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2025
Generation-defining talent and a daring, forward-thinking sensibility were the obvious prerequisites.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Military or combat experience is not a prerequisite.
—Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Recruit Fast’s Woo noted that AI skills are likely less relevant as prerequisites in blue-collar jobs as compared to other fields.
—Dylan Butts
shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The rock in question is packed with organic carbon—another promising prerequisite for life—and lies within a lithic formation called Bright Angel, which is exposed along a channel called Neretva Vallis.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2025
Generation-defining talent and a daring, forward-thinking sensibility were the obvious prerequisites.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Military or combat experience is not a prerequisite.
—Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Recruit Fast’s Woo noted that AI skills are likely less relevant as prerequisites in blue-collar jobs as compared to other fields.
—Dylan Butts
shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
Noun
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Then, in January 2025, the government introduced a Social Media Bill that placed further requirements on social media platforms.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, the government's reporting requirements have changed, which makes historical comparisons a little tricky.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Is Executive Order 14224 even necessary?—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The partial closure order was coordinated with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, along with multiple local, state, and federal agency cooperators, to identify the minimum area necessary for the safety of firefighting resources and forest visitors.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, from a political standpoint, necessity may not have been the primary concern.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those already inside the gate stayed close to camp out of necessity, while those still outside were stuck in their vehicles — some for up to 20 hours — in the infamous one-lane traffic jam into Black Rock City (BRC).—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The bending temporarily creates the requisite imbalance, enabling the radiation to force it into rotation.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those with the requisite appetite for chaos stick around, thrive, and in the process become even more comfortable with uncertainty.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Collaboration across the value chain is essential.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Some of these minerals include those essential to the production of phones and computer chips.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hurdles have included problems obtaining required permits from the city council, complaints from residents about noise and light pollution, reports of workers’ rights not being respected by local authorities, and suppliers going bankrupt.—
Pol Ballus,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Beyond reading the college’s brochures and website, Selingo encourages prospective students to ask current students how helpful the career offices are, what their advisors are like and how accessible required courses are.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Guiding principles, both personal and professional, are just as crucial as having the right policy goals.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese artist will bring his expertise as a glonal artist to guide the contestants through this crucial semi-final stage.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As NFIs enter the proprietary knowledge space, employees across the company can interact naturally to get the needed information.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But by limiting the ability of doctors to provide needed care to their patients, these states are discouraging many potential new doctors.—
Atul Grover,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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