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

According to the team, challenges remain as high costs and demanding laser requirements limit widespread adoption. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026

The bill also strengthens data collection and commercialization readiness requirements to improve accountability. —Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026

Ian Gregor, spokesman for the FAA, could not immediately say Wednesday whether the agency was investigating the airport’s compliance with grant funding requirements. —Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026

The Department of Justice published a rule in April 2024 setting requirements for state and local government websites and mobile apps to be accessible to people with disabilities. —Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026

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