REQUIREMENT Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

requirement

noun

ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt

Definition of requirement

as in must

something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable this science course is a requirement for graduation

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Recent Examples of requirement Public employees can encounter agency-specific procedures, while unionized workers may have grievance requirements established through collective bargaining. — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Once registered, the company has to disclose its financial performance every three months, a requirement that has held since 1970. — Tzachi Zach, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026 The International Civil Aviation Organization sets baseline pilot-vetting and licensing standards, while national regulators and airlines can impose additional requirements. — Sam Metz, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 In some states, parents are winning time requirements on daily recess. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for requirement

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Noun

No matter your skin type, hydration is a must, and Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 is here to quench, replenish, and protect with broad-spectrum SPF 30.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
The breakfast buffet is a must to gain the energy to hike the trails through drenching spray later.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of must

Noun

All contemporary, they’re stocked with necessities (from towels to toiletries).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Headphones can be a pricey necessity for music lovers, students and anyone else who loves a great listening experience, but Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event offers plenty of chances to save.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of necessity

Noun

Corridors and the lobby are open-air, cleverly arranged to ventilate naturally with the wind, meaning no air-con necessary.

— Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026
At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025

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