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
Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
But from Kyiv’s vantage point, the size of its army and ability to maintain ties to NATO’s militaries are a prerequisite for retaining sovereignty and thus nonnegotiable.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
By summer 2023, the ghosts took a new approach to infiltrating the system, filling up seats in courses with no prerequisites.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Consciousness — or at least its prerequisites — may have evolved three separate times in radically different nervous systems, Godfrey-Smith said.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
These goals are often complementary, and economists have argued that low inflation is a prerequisite for sustainable high levels of employment.
—Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
But from Kyiv’s vantage point, the size of its army and ability to maintain ties to NATO’s militaries are a prerequisite for retaining sovereignty and thus nonnegotiable.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
By summer 2023, the ghosts took a new approach to infiltrating the system, filling up seats in courses with no prerequisites.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Consciousness — or at least its prerequisites — may have evolved three separate times in radically different nervous systems, Godfrey-Smith said.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
Noun
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The course accepts recruits whose body fat is up to 8% higher or whose scores on the Army's aptitude test are as much as seven points lower than the requirement to become a soldier.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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There’s usually a physical requirement, as well as severely playing down the high-wattage glamor that got you on red carpets in the first place.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The first three have helped shape a new-look defence, which had been identified as a necessary area of improvement since last summer.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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From breezy wide-leg pants to tailored joggers, these fashion finds will keep you comfy and put-together from day to night and throughout your travels—no iron necessary.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The humble butter dish, once a purely practical necessity, is enjoying a significant revival, now being showcased on countertops and dining tables in vessels that are both stylish and functional.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Out of necessity, vibrant economic corridors emerged.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That includes the requisite talking animal sidekick, Donkey (Eddie Murphy), and the damsel in distress, Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz).—
Skyler Trepel September 1,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Gadsden State Community College and Chick-fil-A have teamed up to offer a training program that will equip participants with essential skills needed to land jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industry.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Replant Correct planting depth is essential when planting peony divisions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Critically, this approach achieves the required resolution without the enormous deployment complexity of a 20-meter circular primary or the operational overhead of a starshade.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Though coverage for Wegovy (semaglutide) is generally better than for Zepbound this year, 88% of people getting Wegovy through their insurer still face hurdles, including prior authorization and required protocols in which cheaper treatments must be tried first prior to gaining access.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That tactic was crucial to her victory in last year’s final, and Pegula’s coaching team have been encouraging her to use more variety herself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Also, a crucial partner in battling against Russia and China.—
Jamie McIntyre,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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After all, Harvard, Yale and other endowments are now struggling to sell a portion of their private equity and alternatives investments at discounts to raise needed cash.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Phone bans can provide needed structure, but the real work involves teaching young people to navigate and regulate their digital engagement in a connected world.—
Angelica Mari,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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