as in requirement
something that you officially must have or do before you can have or do something else
Citizenship is a prerequisite for voting. The introductory course is a prerequisite for the advanced-level courses. Having good credit is a prerequisite to applying for a loan.
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Recent Examples of prerequisite
Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Firefighters are still trying to contain the Palisades and Eaton fires, the biggest ones in the Los Angeles region, a prerequisite to allowing people to return.
—Kate Selig, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
While negotiations appeared to gain some ground prior to the outbreak of the war in Gaza, Saudi Arabia has demanded from Israel a tangible commitment to supporting Palestinian statehood as a prerequisite for forging formal diplomatic ties.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
As a transfer applicant, you may be required to meet a certain minimum GPA threshold, complete coursework prerequisites, finish a certain number of semesters at your current institution, or submit standardized test scores or letters of recommendation from current instructors.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The main reason is that Pegula is comfortable with Ruff, and that’s been a prerequisite for his leadership decisions with the Sabres in recent years.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Firefighters are still trying to contain the Palisades and Eaton fires, the biggest ones in the Los Angeles region, a prerequisite to allowing people to return.
—Kate Selig, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
While negotiations appeared to gain some ground prior to the outbreak of the war in Gaza, Saudi Arabia has demanded from Israel a tangible commitment to supporting Palestinian statehood as a prerequisite for forging formal diplomatic ties.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
As a transfer applicant, you may be required to meet a certain minimum GPA threshold, complete coursework prerequisites, finish a certain number of semesters at your current institution, or submit standardized test scores or letters of recommendation from current instructors.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
Noun
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In Europe, countries like Germany and France offer citizenship to children born on their soil only if their parents meet certain residency or legal status requirements.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Select programming languages, frameworks and tools that align with project requirements, scalability and long-term goals.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Timing one’s necessary exit from power is, of course, one of life’s most vexing conundrums and Biden hardly is alone in blowing the moment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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That relentless focus is necessary, especially for a team that has struggled defensively — an area long associated with Thibodeau’s coaching identity.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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For him, that goal is both personal and a necessity.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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During a town-hall meeting with staff in the network’s Hudson Yards headquarters this month, Mr. Thompson presented a series of slides that underscored the necessity of CNN’s digital pivot, flagging its underperforming advertising business and the lack of energy on its website.—
Benjamin Mullin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But barring any last-minute changes of heart by a requisite number of GOP members, Democrats are worried that this news will not change the end result.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Some medical centers have policies on minimal jewelry, with a hand-washing requisite before visiting wards.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Healthy fats are essential for producing and regulating hormones that impact mood and memory.—
Sogol Ash, Contributor,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Get Enough Sleep Sleep is essential for overall health, and lack of sleep may increase cravings for sugary foods.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Each landing and takeoff also brings an airplane closer to expensive and required maintenance based on cycles.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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There is no required fitness level or fancy equipment needed to get started.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The three keys to victory became a crucial part of the Titans’ identity.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Leading 4-2 with 12 minutes left to play, Benfica looked on course for a crucial victory to boost its chances of reaching the latter stages of the competition.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has often been critical of Chicago, which has some of the country’s strongest protections for people in the country without legal status.—
Todd Richmond and Elliot Spagat,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Besides Obama and Bill Clinton, former President George W. Bush, who has not been outwardly critical of Trump, will be at the swearing-in ceremony.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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