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Definition requirement in British English

requirement noun

[countable] noun
/rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

▪ basic, essential, legal, minimum, statutory

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

1

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

Example

Do these goods comply with our safety requirements?

Example

Applicants must satisfy the requirements for admission to the university.

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2

something that is needed in order for something else to happen

Example

Check the engine's fuel requirements.

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Definition requirement in British English