requirement
noun
re·quire·ment
ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r-mənt 
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Examples of requirement in a Sentence
He has met the basic requirements for graduation.
She has fulfilled the general requirements of the course.
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From the age requirement to covering expenses, here’s everything to know.
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Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
The city's pool policy states there are no exceptions for the exterior fencing requirement.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 3 Aug. 2024
The point-in-time count is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirement for states that receive money from the federal agency.
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Since the requirements are largely designed to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies, the rules travelers have to follow will depend on where the animal has been in the last six months.
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Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
The city's pool policy states there are no exceptions for the exterior fencing requirement.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 3 Aug. 2024
The point-in-time count is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirement for states that receive money from the federal agency.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2024
Since the requirements are largely designed to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies, the rules travelers have to follow will depend on where the animal has been in the last six months.
—Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
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requirement
noun
re·quire·ment
ri-ˈkwī(ə)r-mənt
: something that is required or necessary
requirements for graduation
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