requirement

CEFRB1

/ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something that is needed or demanded.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A statement (in domain specific terms) which specifies a verifiable constraint on an implementation that it shall undeniably meet or (a) be deemed unacceptable, or (b) result in implementation failure, or (c) result in system failure.

Examples

  • Claiming that money is not a requirement for happiness is foolish.

  • I am sorry, but I cannot meet your requirement.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Something asked.

  2. A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

More examples

In context

  • The requirements of life as we know it include carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, water, and energy.

  • Near-synonyms: necessity, prerequisite, requisite, condition, rule

  • Near-synonym: request

Synonyms

Quick test

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Meeting the minimum age is a basic blank for obtaining a driver's license.

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Origin

noun

From require + -ment.