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
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
When permission to film in Hollywood was granted, a prerequisite with such a high-profile production on the city’s streets was safety.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Their PCs don’t have the prerequisite hardware to meet the Windows 11 upgrade test.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
This travel prerequisite entails complexity for a place like Puerto Rico, which is already struggling with water shortages, the aftermath of Hurricane Erin, and rising housing prices due in part to the development of luxury rentals for tourists.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
When permission to film in Hollywood was granted, a prerequisite with such a high-profile production on the city’s streets was safety.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
Noun
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Qualls will face regular work reporting requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, as well as the quarterly wage checks that Louisiana Medicaid already conducts.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The chief appraiser then ensures each of the nominees are in good standing with the property tax code’s requirements.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Almost six months into the ban, however, and questions are being asked whether the ongoing restrictions are excessive, and no longer necessary.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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That won’t be the case this season; the Lakers are all-in on Luka heliocentricism, with James’ early absence due to sciatica making that commitment even more necessary.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many are already struggling to afford tuition, books, housing, and basic necessities.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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This decision comes from a place of necessity, not desire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Generally, the Lakers haven’t brought the requisite physicality, which was highlighted after Friday’s game.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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But there have been plenty of occasions when Liverpool’s right-back has not had the requisite support to stop crosses coming in.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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But fostering creativity, curiosity, and empathy are also essential for organizations to remain competitive and resilient.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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State control of the industry under successive socialist governments has sidelined the foreign investment and know-how required to mine the metal, highly prized in the energy transition and in particular for the manufacture of EV batteries.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Taylor was charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence of drugs/substance, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That’s why career development conversations play such a crucial role.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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That Episode 5 car ride is arguably the series’ most crucial scene, and the dialogue about the vagrant bird its most poignant.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
23 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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