as in requirement
something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen
An education is an important precondition for getting a good job. They insist on a guarantee as a precondition to the deal.
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Recent Examples of precondition
Putin didn't accept Trump's proposal and presented a list of preconditions for a full ceasefire, but the White House said the Russian president did agree to a 30-day halt of attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure.
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Some people need to control the preconditions for fun.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
One, would Hamas ever agree to the political preconditions for making this grand vision a reality?
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
However, Abu Dhabi suspended negotiations early in the Biden administration, citing its dissatisfaction with Washington’s preconditions over Emirati military-technical cooperation with China.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Some people need to control the preconditions for fun.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
One, would Hamas ever agree to the political preconditions for making this grand vision a reality?
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
However, Abu Dhabi suspended negotiations early in the Biden administration, citing its dissatisfaction with Washington’s preconditions over Emirati military-technical cooperation with China.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precondition
Noun
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Applicants still need to meet requirements, such as having good moral character and being a lawful permanent resident at the time of their naturalization interview.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Applicants can usually comply with this requirement by bringing a credit or debit card statement and a utility bill.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The risks are too high to overlook the necessity of an all-encompassing approach to holistic cybersecurity.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The practical necessity became more than just a safe place to hide during tornadoes.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some of your co-stars have described treacherous filming conditions in Thailand.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Lawns naturally move into dormancy when growing conditions become too stressful.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Boost offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, but there are a few prerequisites.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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On the football field, at least, rabid relentlessness in pursuit of the ball-carrier is arguably a prerequisite for an elite pass rusher.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Precondition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precondition. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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