Requirement: meaning, definitions and examples

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requirement

 

[ rɪˈkwaɪəmənt ]

Context #1 | Noun

job application

A thing that is needed or demanded.

Synonyms

condition, necessity, prerequisite

Examples of usage

  • You must meet all the requirements listed in the job description.
  • The software has some specific requirements in order to run smoothly.
Context #2 | Noun

quality control

A specification that is essential for the performance of a product.

Synonyms

demand, specification, standard

Examples of usage

  • This product meets all the safety requirements set by the industry standards.
  • The project cannot proceed until all the requirements are met.
Context #3 | Noun

academic

A course, subject area, or qualification that is necessary for a particular career.

Synonyms

prerequisite, qualification, requisite

Examples of usage

  • The student completed all the course requirements to graduate.
  • She has fulfilled the language requirements for the job.

Translations

Translations of the word "requirement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 requisito

🇮🇳 आवश्यकता

🇩🇪 Anforderung

🇮🇩 persyaratan

🇺🇦 вимога

🇵🇱 wymaganie

🇯🇵 要件 (ようけん)

🇫🇷 exigence

🇪🇸 requisito

🇹🇷 gereksinim

🇰🇷 요구 사항 (要求事項)

🇸🇦 متطلب

🇨🇿 požadavek

🇸🇰 požiadavka

🇨🇳 要求 (yāoqiú)

🇸🇮 zahteva

🇮🇸 krafa

🇰🇿 талап

🇬🇪 მოთხოვნა

🇦🇿 tələb

🇲🇽 requisito

Etymology

The word 'requirement' originated from the Latin word 'requirere', which means 'to seek'. The term first appeared in the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'requirement' evolved to represent the idea of something that is necessary or demanded. The concept of requirements is essential in various fields such as business, education, and technology.

See also: require, required, requirements, requisition.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,893, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.