Synonyms for
Requirements
Definition
Things that are needed or necessary for a particular purpose.
Synonyms & similar words
essential
prerequisite
inessential
demand
necessity
necessary
requirement
requisite
necessities
conditions
requisites
specifications
demands
prerequisites
criteria
essentials
stipulations
qualifications
constraints
preconditions
obligations
terms
standards
rules
guidelines
mandates
provisions
parameters
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- meet requirements
- satisfy requirements
- list of requirements
- technical requirements
- project requirements
- specific requirements
- key requirements
- essential requirements
Word family
Usage note
Often used in technical, business, or project management contexts. 'Requirements' refers to things that are necessary or demanded, not merely desirable.
Example sentences
- The requirements for passing the test are a score of 80% or higher.
- The job requirements include a background check and drug test.
- The software has certain system requirements that must be met.
- Meeting the requirements for the scholarship was challenging.
- The company's hiring requirements have changed since last year.
Quotes
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
There are two types of people in this world: those who like Neil Diamond, and those who don't. - Bob Wiley
The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker