as in requirement
something that you officially must have or do before you can have or do something else
Citizenship is a prerequisite for voting. The introductory course is a prerequisite for the advanced-level courses. Having good credit is a prerequisite to applying for a loan.
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Recent Examples of prerequisite
Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
For its test flight — a prerequisite often requiring repeats before rockets can be entrusted with national security payloads — the New Glenn was intended to carry the company’s Blue Ring spacecraft that can maneuver to multiple orbits and locations, along with hosting and deploying payloads.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
In order to correct the deficiencies wrought by fire, copious inputs of compost are a prerequisite for bringing soil back to health.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2025
In tapping the former interior minister, Moïse needed to issue a presidential order overriding a law that set a prerequisite for running.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
There’d be some prerequisites for Garth coming down.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
For its test flight — a prerequisite often requiring repeats before rockets can be entrusted with national security payloads — the New Glenn was intended to carry the company’s Blue Ring spacecraft that can maneuver to multiple orbits and locations, along with hosting and deploying payloads.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
In order to correct the deficiencies wrought by fire, copious inputs of compost are a prerequisite for bringing soil back to health.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2025
In tapping the former interior minister, Moïse needed to issue a presidential order overriding a law that set a prerequisite for running.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
Noun
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Based on these results, the researchers recommend updating the current B12 requirements.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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If a recruit was outside these requirements, the applicant was granted 90 days to comply with Army regulations.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Gaining control of the target's email is often a necessary step to unlock other accounts.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
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In one survey, 91% of executives acknowledged that optimizing hiring with AI is necessary for long-term success.—
John Winsor,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But Meyer, who’s very good in the part, feels like a real person who plots her schemes out of necessity.—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Minnesota already has close to $60 million in cap space for 2025, so this move is not a necessity.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And in terms of privacy and data, of course, the DOGE team, anybody who is a government employee, needs to comply with all of the relevant and requisite security laws, all of the privacy laws, that should go without saying.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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Listed at 6-foot-3, St. Clair has many skills requisite to be a top modern goalkeeper.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Curated by Maurizio Cattelan and Marta Papini Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Nanette came at the height of the #MeToo movement and immediately following the first election of Donald Trump, but its themes contain a degree of universality that make the special just as essential a watch now as eight years ago.—
Will DiGravio,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Nvidia is still working on the certification process for Samsung Electronics Co.’s high-bandwidth memory chips, a final required step before the Korean company can begin supplying a component essential to training AI platforms.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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But his dramatic head coaching success demonstrates, once again, that there’s no required background for a successful leader.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Gold, which is universally recognized and not tied to credit or another counterparty, is a crucial reserve.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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For animals like dogs, cats, and monkeys, ear movement helps track sounds, which is crucial for detecting predators or prey.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Pope updates:Francis attends Mass hours after 'respiratory crisis,' remains critical What is a polymicrobial infection?—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Journalists critical of the regime who are harassed, threatened and face possible legal action.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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