Word
requirement
Phoneticsre·quire·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/
UK/ɹɪkwˈaɪəmənt/
Definitions
01a necessity or rule
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun General-service
n. something that is needed or must be done because of a rule or law.
n. a condition or prerequisite that is mandatory by law, regulation, or necessity.
“A valid passport is a legal requirement for anyone traveling to another country.”
“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'.
Synonyms
02technical specification
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical
n. a specific detail about how a product or system must work.
n. a documented constraint or capability that a system, product, or service must conform to.
“The software has a minimum memory requirement of eight gigabytes to run smoothly.”
“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.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “requirement” in context.
Verb
01. fulfil requirement
“Applicants must fulfil every requirement to be considered for the scholarship.”
verb + noun
02. meet requirement
“The new software does not meet the technical requirements for our system.”
verb + noun
03. satisfy requirement
“You need to provide a valid ID to satisfy the legal requirement for entry.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. general requirement
“A high school diploma is a general requirement for most entry-level jobs.”
adj + noun
05. minimal requirement
“The minimal requirement for this course is a basic understanding of algebra.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. requirement for
“There is a strict requirement for all visitors to wear a safety helmet.”
noun + prep
Real-World Examples
“Currently in the UK, there is no legal age restriction, speed limit or safety equipment requirement for the estimated 1.2 million , external people who own private e-scooters.” “Burgas edged out capital Sofia to stage next year's contest following a "complex" evaluation, "covering all EBU requirements," BNT general director Milena Milotinova told a press conference.” Etymology
From require + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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