What does "requirement" mean?

1. (a necessity or rule) something that is needed or must be done because of a rule or law. 2. (technical specification) a specific detail about how a product or system must work.

How do you use "requirement"?

Often followed by the preposition 'for' or 'of'. Commonly used in the plural ('requirements') when referring to a project scope.

requirement

US //ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt// UK //ɹɪkwˈaɪəmənt// re·quire·ment

1 a necessity or rule (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate General-service

something that is needed or must be done because of a rule or law.

a condition or prerequisite that is mandatory by law, regulation, or necessity.

Example

A valid passport is a legal requirement for anyone traveling to another country.

Example

The university's entry requirements include a high level of proficiency in English and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'for' or 'of'.
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2 technical specification (n.)
C1 Advanced Technical Computing

a specific detail about how a product or system must work.

a documented constraint or capability that a system, product, or service must conform to.

Example

The software has a minimum memory requirement of eight gigabytes to run smoothly.

Example

The engineering team spent months gathering user requirements before they began the actual design phase of the new medical device.

Usage

Commonly used in the plural ('requirements') when referring to a project scope.

Origin

From require + -ment.