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
Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The relationship between failure and success Failure is an essential prerequisite for success, according to a 2019 study by Northwestern University researchers.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Their PCs don’t have the prerequisite hardware to meet the Windows 11 upgrade test.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Riyadh’s message is consistent, that peace and a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are prerequisites for a new regional growth cycle.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The relationship between failure and success Failure is an essential prerequisite for success, according to a 2019 study by Northwestern University researchers.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Zinner completed prerequisite courses for medical school at UMiami in his junior year and returned to Johns Hopkins for his graduating senior year.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Their PCs don’t have the prerequisite hardware to meet the Windows 11 upgrade test.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
Noun
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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After giving birth to her second child in April, the 32-year-old was determined to continue breastfeeding her son — a choice that was both personally important and financially necessary for her family.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration says the decision is necessary to keep travelers safe.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Like the vast, uncaring jungle in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, the Tyranids are an irresistible force that seeks to surround and destroy humanity through the weight of pure biological necessity.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But as watches shifted from necessities to collectibles, history became a focal point—providing bragging rights, narrative, and value marker.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The proposal still needs to get requisite interest from potential investors and shippers, as well as clearing regulatory hurdles before work could begin.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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While this one never was in their grasp, the Chiefs had the requisite moments to give themselves a chance late after trailing 28-13.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These measures arise as essential staff—particularly air traffic controllers—have been working without paychecks.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Vitamin D receptor genes play an essential role in calcium absorption.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This summer, Wyoming’s Game and Fish Commission passed regulations that designated some sections fly-only and required anglers to pinch their barbs.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Chamber argues that the fee was imposed without congressional approval or required rulemaking, in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, the study describes that the Accurate prediction of aerodynamic drag characteristics across a wide range of wing-body configurations is crucial in the early design stages of transonic commercial transport aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, investigators recovered the plane’s black boxes — the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder — which could hold crucial information about what led to the disaster.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs were terrific in short-yardage situations, powering for the needed 1 or 2 yards — and this was true even after right guard Trey Smith left the game and was replaced by Mike Caliendo in the second quarter.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Wolves want to preserve his legs for the playoffs and give Dillingham some needed run.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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