Word
requisite
Phoneticsreq·ui·site, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɛkwəzət/
UK/ɹˈɛkwɪsˌɪt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. something that is necessary for a specific purpose. You use this to describe a requirement you must meet before you can move forward.
n. a thing that is necessary for the achievement of a specified end. Often used in the context of formal qualifications or essential conditions.
Examples
“A valid passport is a requisite for international travel.”
“The committee decided that a master's degree was a requisite for the senior research position.”
“While technical proficiency is a requisite for the role, the hiring manager emphasized that cultural fit and emotional intelligence are equally vital for long-term success.”
Examples
simple
“A valid passport is a requisite for international travel.”
contextual
“The committee decided that a master's degree was a requisite for the senior research position.”
complex
“While technical proficiency is a requisite for the role, the hiring manager emphasized that cultural fit and emotional intelligence are equally vital for long-term success.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'for'.
Real-World Examples
“Only 18.8% of those aged 17 and over achieved the requisite pass grade in English, down from last year, with an even smaller proportion achieving a grade 4 in maths.” “A squad with the requisite depth of quality is beginning to form.” Etymology
From Latin requīsītus, perfect passive participle of requīrō (“I require, seek, ask for”), from which English require.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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