requirements

word · lemma: requirement

/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənts/
/ɹɪkwˈaɪəmənts/

Definition

Things that are needed or demanded in order to achieve or allow something. Often used for rules, skills, or items that must be fulfilled for a job, task, or process.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in formal or official contexts: job postings, applications, legal or technical documents. Plural is most common ('meet the requirements'). Don't confuse with 'requests' (which means asking for something). Often collocates with 'meet', 'fulfill', 'satisfy', 'minimum requirements'.

Example Sentences

These are the minimum requirements for the course.

basic

Do you know the requirements for a driver's license?

basic

You must meet all the requirements to apply for this job.

basic

Unfortunately, I didn’t meet the health requirements for the trial.

natural

We should double-check the technical requirements before we order the equipment.

natural

The project changed so much that the original requirements no longer make sense.

natural