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Definition requirement in American English

requirement noun

[countable] noun
/rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/

▪ basic, essential, legal, minimum, statutory

▪ comply with, fulfill, match, meet, satisfy, suit

1

something that is needed in order for something else to happen

Example

Check the car's fuel requirements.

Example

Good insulation can cut the energy requirements of a house by more than half.

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2

something that a rule, law, contract, etc. states that you must do

Example

Do these goods comply with our safety requirements?

Example

It is usually a requirement of banks and investors that a new company is formed to effect the management buy-out.

Example

Applicants must satisfy the requirements for admission to the university.

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Definition requirement in American English