requirement

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt//
United States//ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt//
United States//ɹɪˈkwɑɹmənt//

A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

noun

1
A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.
Near-synonyms: necessity, prerequisite, requisite, condition, rule
The requirements of life as we know it include carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, water, and energy.
2
Something asked.
Near-synonym: request
3
A statement (in domain specific terms) which specifies a verifiable constraint on an implementation that it shall undeniably meet or (a) be deemed unacceptable, or (b) result in implementation failure, or (c) result in system failure.
Near-synonyms: specification, rule
System requirements not met. Go to Settings to learn more.

Etymology

Etymology tree English require Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English requirement From require + -ment.

Forms

plural: requirements

request · To ask for (something).require · To demand, to insist upon (having); to call for…required · Necessary; obligatory; mandatory.

requirement · A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in…

reschedule · To schedule again or at a different time.rescue · To save from any violence, danger or evil.Rescue · A city in California.

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