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
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
But being a grandma is not a prerequisite for working at Enoteca Maria.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Mar. 2025
This article explores the benefits of using the SAP BW connection, the prerequisites for setup, challenges and best practices.
—Govinda Rao Banothu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
That is a tall order for any tech company, and tools like these offered by Synopsys are practically a prerequisite to achieve those goals in the current landscape.
—Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Though time, training and patience will all be prerequisites for anyone wanting to adopt a dog like Juke, Parker is confident that the right person is out there somewhere for this struggling shelter pup.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
But being a grandma is not a prerequisite for working at Enoteca Maria.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Mar. 2025
This article explores the benefits of using the SAP BW connection, the prerequisites for setup, challenges and best practices.
—Govinda Rao Banothu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
That is a tall order for any tech company, and tools like these offered by Synopsys are practically a prerequisite to achieve those goals in the current landscape.
—Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisite
Noun
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The Transportation Security Administration confirmed to USA TODAY that the agency still had plans to enforce the identification requirement for every adult traveler starting Wednesday, May 7.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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This can provide the agility needed to shift workloads across different providers as strategic requirements change.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These companies feel like necessary building blocks of modern existence.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the success of any of NASA’s plans depends on having the money and resources necessary to carry them out.—
Wendy Whitman Cobb,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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Brown is working to slow down, too, if only out of necessity.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The visit included jersey swaps, content collaborations, and the requisite tailgating.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Daniela Nieves plays Camila Perez, the cute chipper one; Chelsea Muirhead’s Sophie Chan is her requisite opposite, the cynical one who wears less makeup.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Since 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played an essential role in the series’ half-century as a premier supporter of top-shelf music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Friends of Bear Creek Stables are tasked with asking for quotes for required coverage before making that decision.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to the death review investigation, the facility conducted the required well-being checks on the resident every 30 minutes from 9:53 p.m. Oct. 18 through 2:13 a.m. Oct. 19.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Key To Talking About Tariffs is Transparency During any business disruption or crisis, transparent communication is crucial for maintaining customer trust.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to sleep experts at Bed Kingdom, a comfortable sleep environment is crucial for quality sleep.—
Ali Pantony,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This capability is particularly useful for studying critical environments like eelgrass beds, which support marine biodiversity.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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With key players sidelined, Sacramento will now have to lean heavily on its depth during a critical stretch of the season, but at the worst possible time.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Prerequisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisite. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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