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Common collocations with requirement in American Collocation

requirement noun countable

US /rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/

according to a law, contract, or rule

contractual
legal
legislative
mandatory
regulatory
statutory

They are responsible for ensuring that we meet the Housing Corporation’s regulatory requirements.

strict

absolute
demanding
rigorous
strict
stringent

The nuclear regulatory regime imposes stringent safety requirements on nuclear power stations.

basic

basic
critical
fundamental
key

This is a fundamental requirement of the policy.

the least you can have or do

minimum

The minimum requirement is a grade 1 in English and Maths.

official

formal
official

While there are no formal entry requirements, candidates should be advised that this is a professional level qualification.

that you must do

compulsory
essential
necessary

These courses are not a compulsory requirement but they are recommended for all students.

of a particular type

academic
dietary
educational
environmental
financial
nutritional
technical

We need a heating system that meets current and future environmental requirements.

do what a requirement says you should

achieve
adhere to
comply with
conform to
fulfil
match
meet
satisfy

Failure to meet the requirements of this Act can result in prosecution.

say what the requirement is

define
determine
establish
lay down
outline
set out
specify
state

Attendance requirements are determined by the relevant Head of Department.

introduce a requirement

implement
impose
introduce

We will also implement the requirements of the proposed legislation on Freedom of Information.

get rid of a requirement

dispense with
relax
remove
waive

Changes to safety legislation will remove the requirement for fire certificates for workplaces.

do more than a requirement says

exceed
go beyond

It is our policy to create products which meet the latest European standards and in most instances exceed the requirements.

make sure people do what a requirement says

enforce

We have a duty to enforce the requirements of food hygiene legislation.