requirement
A requirement is a non-negotiable threshold. It carries a sense of obligation or necessity that must be met before progress can occur. Unlike a 'wish' or a 'preference', a requirement implies a binary state: it is either satisfied or it is not.
In professional and technical contexts, the word shifts from a general need to a formal specification. Here, it suggests a level of rigidity and authority, often tied to laws, safety standards, or contractual obligations.
Compared to 'necessity', which feels more organic or survival-based (e.g., water is a necessity), 'requirement' often feels imposed by an external system, person, or set of rules.
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I'm literally losing it. This internship has a degree requirement and I'm still a junior.
I'm literally losing it. This internship has a degree requirement and I'm still a junior.
Just pivot your strategy, kiddo. Just wing it on the app.
Just pivot your strategy, kiddo. Just wing it on the app.
Meanings
Something that is needed or wanted; a necessary condition that must be satisfied before a particular action can take place.
A university degree is a basic requirement for this job application.
A thing that is compulsory; a regulation or specification.
The safety requirements for the new building are extremely strict.
Examples
A university degree is a basic requirement for this job application.
The safety requirements for the new building are extremely strict.