REQUIREMENT Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

requirement

noun

ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt

Definition of requirement

as in must

something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable this science course is a requirement for graduation

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Recent Examples of requirement The hot water temperature peaked below proper hot water requirements. — Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Broker-dealers face detailed requirements around maintaining and preserving those records, including when third parties perform the work. — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 Australia had allowed Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell to drill a major new natural gas field there with the requirement that the companies buried at least 80% of the CO2 that came out of the ground with it. — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026 The advance notice protected friendships while allowing everyone to satisfy the requirements of the political cleansing ritual. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for requirement

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Noun

It's packed with moisture-loving glycerin, lathers well on washcloths (my preferred delivery method), and is fragrance-free, which is a must for my sensitive-leaning skin.

— Sheryl George, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
What to Do Much of the park encompasses a flourishing redwood forest, so a hike through the trees is a must.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of must

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Corridors and the lobby are open-air, cleverly arranged to ventilate naturally with the wind, meaning no air-con necessary.

— Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026
At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025

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