A requirement is something necessary or a condition that must be met.

The idea

Use a requirement for a thing or a requirement to followed by a verb. You can meet requirements.

Examples

  • A passport is a requirement for this trip.
  • The job has several language requirements.
  • We met the safety requirements before opening.
  • There is a requirement to wear a helmet.
  • The school changed its entry requirements.
  • Fresh water is a basic requirement for the plants.

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Watch out

A requirement is stronger than a preference: it states a necessity, not merely a wish.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct form. The permit has two ___. (requirements / requirement)

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    requirements

    Requirements follows the number two in the plural.

  2. Choose the correct form. There is a requirement ___ register. (to / for)

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    to

    To introduces the required action of registering.

  3. Choose the correct form. Applicants must ___ the age requirement. (meet / eat)

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    meet

    Meet means satisfy the stated age condition.

Use it today

Describe a requirement for a course or activity.