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
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Legal training and experience are of course a functional prerequisite to leading the OAG effectively.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Isabel’s journey through the film is less a narrative of forward momentum than a path to political consciousness, with the act of clearly remembering the prerequisite to revolution or reform.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Legal training and experience are of course a functional prerequisite to leading the OAG effectively.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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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Afterwards, ByteDance rolled back that feature and introduced verification requirements for users who want to create digital avatars with their own images and audio, according to Chinese media.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Not all nurses are certified to be a SANE, and certification requirements vary by state, according to Sekula.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some speculation has existed about whether the basic physiological processes necessary for intercourse, particularly for men, might be compromised by microgravity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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Efficiently developing mineral sites is necessary for Africa’s own industrialization, infrastructure expansion, food security, and energy systems, AFC argued.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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From monthly sales to discounts on household necessities, there is no shortage of savings.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Forging a broad coalition across these tendencies seems like an obvious necessity but has so far proved elusive.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The lawsuit, brought against the administration by the Trust for Historic Preservation, alleges the administration failed to obtain requisite approvals prior to construction, in violation of existing law.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Instead of the requisite Caesar salad, Kolender offers chicories dressed in an anchovy and black garlic vinaigrette that oscillates between sweet and deeply savory.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Student input essential As student trustee, Lopez serves as the official student representative on the district’s Board of Trustees and acts as a bridge between students and district governance.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Materials like lithium and cobalt are essential for electric vehicle batteries, advanced electronics, military systems, and renewable energy technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With the addition of new holidays, public schools have less flexibility in the academic calendar to close school on days that count toward the required total.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The two bases have long served as crucial overseas US military staging posts for operations far from home, with Diego Garcia a key airfield for the US’ heavy bomber fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The five-mile bridge opened in 1957, and is a cherished landmark in addition to providing a crucial transportation link for traffic on Interstate 75.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Much needed rain is forecast to impact the area in the later hours of the day.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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And in its absence, delayed construction and local struggles to acquire funding have created travel woes for commuters and cut off Kansas City, Kansas, businesses and neighborhoods from needed foot traffic.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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