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
Dr. Fene Osakwe, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Getting the country’s finances in order is a prerequisite for long-term growth.
—Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 4 May 2025
While some companies have sold plug-in solar devices in the US without a UL listing, the company’s seal of approval typically is a prerequisite for selling products on the wider market.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Black women, who have always been the blueprint for Western style and culture, continue to resist this notion by proving that exclusion is not a prerequisite for being iconic.
—Ava Pauline Emilione, Them., 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This proves that coding alone is not a prerequisite for success.
—Dr. Fene Osakwe, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Getting the country’s finances in order is a prerequisite for long-term growth.
—Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 4 May 2025
While some companies have sold plug-in solar devices in the US without a UL listing, the company’s seal of approval typically is a prerequisite for selling products on the wider market.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Black women, who have always been the blueprint for Western style and culture, continue to resist this notion by proving that exclusion is not a prerequisite for being iconic.
—Ava Pauline Emilione, Them., 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
Noun
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Apart from those violations, the CPSC says the swings also fail to meet mandatory warning requirements required to inform parents of the risks of death or serious injury to infants.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Many college students also would be unable to access the Pell Grant under the bill, as Republicans are asking to increase the full-time enrollment requirement to 30 semester hours from 24 semester hours each academic year.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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If additional funding is necessary, the goal is not just to access capital, but to access it strategically.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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According to Alvarez, the owners cited financial struggles for why closing was necessary.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Even so, the reset look on the man who’s become the face of the NFL makes a fine symbol for a broader fresh start — a necessity in sharp contrast to where the Chiefs stood this time last offseason.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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These minimalist gloves are available in two go-with-everything shades—classic black and soft cream—and have a modern, low-profile fit that looks more like an intentional accessory than a skin-care necessity.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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People who are pregnant or receiving care post-partum are among those exempt from this employment requisite.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Such an instance arrives here as well, albeit without the requisite buildup that might make Mengele’s inescapable nausea meaningful.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Along with a deep dive into these top stories, the newsletter highlights key developments in the U.K. and essential events that are set to make waves.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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These challenges often force small manufacturers to seek alternative, and sometimes more expensive, sources for essential materials.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The approval of the amendment's ballot title and popular name, which are used as shorthand to describe the measure on the ballot, is a required step before the League of Women Voters can begin collecting signatures.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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The petition drive was a required step to keep the cityhood application process going.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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As such, supplemental Federal assistance is crucial.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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However, the forward has proved a crucial player under head coach Hansi Flick this season and has emerged as a leading candidate for the Ballon d’Or.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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What Happens Next Trump's approval rating could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine war, the evolving tariff situation and concerns about a recession.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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But at locations now facing critical shortages, staffing overnight shifts on a routine basis is no longer possible.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
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“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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