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

Argentina recently unveiled new investment requirements and application process details for the scheme, which experts say is expected to begin accepting applications by the fourth quarter of 2026. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

That case upheld Congress’ authority to lower the voting age to 18 for federal elections but rejected its ability to impose the same requirement on state and local elections. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Of the roughly 400 bills, 108 were bans of kratom or its related chemicals, compared with 258 that set age limits, licensing requirements and potency limits, or banned synthetic kratom while keeping natural forms legal. — Chris Hacker, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026

Those requirements include controls for sanitation, time and temperature, along with other rules governing meat production. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 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