noun · neutral
requirement
UK/rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/US/rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/re·QUIRE·ment
something that is needed or demanded as a condition
Examples
“One requirement for the scholarship is excellent grades.”
“Students must meet all admission requirements.”
“Safety requirements are strict in chemical labs.”
Band 8 sentence
“Meeting the entry requirements alone does not guarantee admission; personal statements and interviews also play a decisive role.”
Collocations
- meet the requirements
- entry requirement
Word family
Common mistakes
Many requirement are listed on the form.→Many requirements are listed on the form.
She requested the requirement to be changed.→She requested that the requirement be changed.
Say it for a higher band
5need→6demand→7+requirement
Synonyms
prerequisite
condition
Easily confused
request
“She made a formal request for more time.”
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