requirement

requirement
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W2S2 [rıˈkwaıəmənt US -ˈkwaır-] n [C usually plural]
1.) something that someone needs or asks for
▪ The refugees' main requirements are food and shelter.
requirement of
▪ Potatoes can provide one-third of our daily requirement of vitamin C.
meet/fulfil/satisfy a requirement
(=have or do what is necessary)
▪ The new computer system will meet all our requirements.
surplus to requirements
BrE (=more than is needed)
▪ The increase in gas-fired power stations means traditional coal ones are becoming surplus to requirements.
2.) something that must be done because of a law or rule
▪ If you are installing a new bathroom, it has to meet the requirements of the Building Regulations.
▪ Two measures have been introduced as legal requirements .
3.) something, especially good examination results, that a college, employer etc says you must have in order to do something
requirement for
▪ English 4 is a requirement for English majors.
▪ To find out about entry requirements for students, write to the college admissions board.
▪ The minimum requirement for the post was a degree in engineering.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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