REQUIREMENT Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

requirement

noun

ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt

Definition of requirement

as in must

something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable this science course is a requirement for graduation

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Recent Examples of requirement That includes designing ships with potential military requirements in mind, establishing clear mobilization procedures and creating compensation and incentive systems for civilian operators. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 Since publication of the New’s initial story, the NYC Transit has instituted a requirement that work orders without payable hours have a note explaining why. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 But unfortunately, there are more requirements to fulfill, and now, the next hearing is scheduled for late August. — Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 Previously, districts were held to a minimum of 180 instructional days per year, but that requirement was adjusted to a minimum of 75,600 instructional minutes a year. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for requirement

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Noun

Of course, installing last week’s security update is also a must.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
In fact, reading the instructions on any product is a must, McCarthy said, to use it safely and maximize its effectiveness.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of must

Noun

Finding a solution for this problem position remains a necessity.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
In an attempt to combat the limited water supply, the Puerto Rican government is turning off residents’ access to the necessity on a rotating 48-hour basis.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of necessity

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Corridors and the lobby are open-air, cleverly arranged to ventilate naturally with the wind, meaning no air-con necessary.

— Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026
At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025

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