26984 words

requirements

5 definitions • 11 examples
1
something that you must do, or something you need:

Examples:

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.
2
something needed or necessary:

Examples:

Previous experience is one of the requirements for the job.
3
what is wanted or needed by someone:

Examples:

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.
4
an official rule about something that it is necessary to have or to do:

Examples:

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.
5
if someone or something is surplus to requirements, they are not needed:

Examples:

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

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