requirement

noun

re·​quire·​ment ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt 

: something required:

a

: something wanted or needed : necessity

production was not sufficient to satisfy military requirements

b

: something essential to the existence or occurrence of something else : condition

failed to meet the school's requirements for graduation

Synonyms of requirement

• must
• necessity
• necessary

Examples of requirement in a Sentence

He has met the basic requirements for graduation.

She has fulfilled the general requirements of the course.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sports betting will continue uninterrupted in Chicago in 2026, after a coalition of sportsbooks dropped their effort to immediately block new taxes and licensing requirements in the city. —Todd Feurer, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026

Walnew Travel Duffel Bag The Walnew travel duffel is about 16 inches wide, 11 inches tall, and 8 inches thick, which fits within many airlines’ personal item size requirements. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025

On a shorter-term basis, the company is also pushing to reduce absolute carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from 40 million metric tons to 29 million in 2030 to stay aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) requirements. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025

Consult a specialist to calculate the exact graft requirement for your crown and hairline. —Will Jones, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for requirement

• acquirement

Kids Definition

requirement

noun

re·​quire·​ment ri-ˈkwī(ə)r-mənt 

: something that is required or necessary

requirements for graduation