as in requirement
something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen
An education is an important precondition for getting a good job. They insist on a guarantee as a precondition to the deal.
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Recent Examples of precondition
For Monet, solitude isn’t a bitter retreat, but a precondition of his art.
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Jean-Philippe Toussaint, Harper's Magazine, 22 July 2024
One of its recurrent themes is the disparity between India and East Asian societies, which have seen mass primary education as a precondition to industrial growth and large-scale employment.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
This week, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated Russia’s demand that Ukraine renounce its right to sovereignty and territorial integrity as a precondition to start peace talks.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The Kremlin is framing these maximalist and unrealistic demands as preconditions for any peace talks and is unlikely to back down from these demands.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Jean-Philippe Toussaint, Harper's Magazine, 22 July 2024
One of its recurrent themes is the disparity between India and East Asian societies, which have seen mass primary education as a precondition to industrial growth and large-scale employment.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
This week, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated Russia’s demand that Ukraine renounce its right to sovereignty and territorial integrity as a precondition to start peace talks.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The Kremlin is framing these maximalist and unrealistic demands as preconditions for any peace talks and is unlikely to back down from these demands.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precondition
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The requirements here include being a family with children, holding a valid residence permit for Spain, the ability to speak Spanish, and a commitment to buying or renting a property in Rubia.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security will soon announce a form to complete the registration requirement, according to the post.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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From high-end to affordable, watches have been a staple piece on many women’s wrists up until around the past two decades, when technology replaced the necessity and women's fashion seemed to leave timepieces behind.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Out of necessity, James Madison wrote, of some stable institution in the government.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The fire hampered emergency responders’ efforts to administer aid until conditions improved, said WHP Major James Thomas, WyoFile reported.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Manchester United, Bournemouth, West Ham United and Everton are in advanced talks to participate in the Premier League’s Summer Series event in the United States at the end of July, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal who spoke on the condition of anonymity.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Build their skill to talk about strategy in ways their teams understand, as a prerequisite for everyone to realize what’s in it for them, rationally and emotionally.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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For one, the front office and team ownership are committed to contending this season, for better or worse, and Trout’s health is likely a prerequisite for that happening.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Precondition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precondition. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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