as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
this science course is a requirement for graduation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of requirement
Indonesia also banned the sale of Google Pixel phones for failing to meet the 40 percent parts requirement.
—
Afp, Fortune Asia, 8 Jan. 2025
Many of these cases — and others that never even make it to trial — are lost because prosecutors cannot meet the technical requirements and deadlines of the discovery law.
—Zellnor Myrie, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
The United Kingdom, for example, has implemented security requirements for all government contractors called Cyber Essentials.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The takahe’s slow reproductive cycle and specialized habitat requirements mean that its recovery is still vulnerable to environmental changes, disease outbreaks and funding constraints.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for requirement 
Afp, Fortune Asia, 8 Jan. 2025
Many of these cases — and others that never even make it to trial — are lost because prosecutors cannot meet the technical requirements and deadlines of the discovery law.
—Zellnor Myrie, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
The United Kingdom, for example, has implemented security requirements for all government contractors called Cyber Essentials.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The takahe’s slow reproductive cycle and specialized habitat requirements mean that its recovery is still vulnerable to environmental changes, disease outbreaks and funding constraints.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for requirement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requirement
Noun
-
Multifactor authentication, which combines multiple verification methods, is a must.Joseph Ours, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
-
This voyage into the future of stylish drinking is a must for all 'Star Trek' - and cocktail - fans.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
If your phone is your lifeline while solo traveling, then a portable charger is an absolute necessity.Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
-
Hector Guzman said residents can go to any of seven checkpoints between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and can be escorted to retrieve necessities.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Blakely has been charged with capital murder, while Washington is charged with child deprivation of necessaries with substantial harm.Warren Kulo | wkulo@al.com, al, 19 Apr. 2023
-
Tramontana trotted downstairs, grabbed the necessaries and made the carbonara — but the experience lingered.Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 11 Oct. 2019
Thesaurus Entries Near requirement
Cite this Entry
“Requirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requirement. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share