Requirement

/rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A thing that is needed or wanted.

A high school diploma is a requirement for applying to the university.

A stipulated condition or requisite for a particular purpose.

Safety requirements must be met before the building can be used.

A necessity or obligation that must be fulfilled.

Meeting the annual reporting requirement is crucial for compliance.

Specifications in a project or contract.

The project's technical requirements were clearly outlined in the proposal.

From Middle English 'requiremente', from Old French 'requerre', derived from Latin 'requirere'.

mandatory requirement

A requirement that must be fulfilled.

basic requirement

A fundamental or essential requirement.

meeting requirements

The act of fulfilling all necessary conditions.

require

To need something; to have to do something.

requisite

An essential condition or item.

demand

An insistent request or requirement.

Must-have

That new phone is a must-have for anyone into tech.

Deal-breaker

Having a valid driver's license was a deal-breaker for the job.