requirement

5 definitions • 11 examples

something that you must do, or something you need:

A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.

[ + that ] It is a legal requirement that you have insurance for your car.

Students who fail to meet the requirements (of the course) will fail.

something needed or necessary:

Previous experience is one of the requirements for the job.

what is wanted or needed by someone:

I've been asked to estimate our budget requirements for next year.

meet/suit sb's requirements The design has been adapted to meet customer requirements.

an official rule about something that it is necessary to have or to do:

I am afraid the safety system fails to meet minimum requirements.

It is a requirement that an announcement be made at each stage of any possible venture.

a legal/necessary requirement

a visa/work/graduation requirement

if someone or something is surplus to requirements, they are not needed:

The company have said 3,000 managers are surplus to requirements.