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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 prerequisites
This option is available to people who fit a set of prerequisites, which include but are not limited to age, length of lawful permanent resident status for 3-5 years, length of time living in the United States and character and skill tests.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Justice Department, meanwhile, has lowered hiring prerequisites for some federal prosecutors.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Justice Department changes The Justice Department, meanwhile, has lowered hiring prerequisites for some federal prosecutors.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The five courses are available online for free and are prerequisites to obtaining a Firefighter Type II certificate, which is given to entry-level wildland firefighters who are responsible for fire suppression, fuels management and mop-up operations.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Catholic faith teaches us there are certain prerequisites for a just war.
—Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Short-term memory and mental toughness are prerequisites for a major league pitcher, particularly for one who must ply his trade at Coors Field.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Cameron is completing the rigorous prerequisites to apply to the competitive cardiovascular technology program at Grossmont College while caring for her daughter.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
And unfortunately, in all those cases, there are important prerequisites, the most important of which is serious organization.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Justice Department, meanwhile, has lowered hiring prerequisites for some federal prosecutors.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Justice Department changes The Justice Department, meanwhile, has lowered hiring prerequisites for some federal prosecutors.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The five courses are available online for free and are prerequisites to obtaining a Firefighter Type II certificate, which is given to entry-level wildland firefighters who are responsible for fire suppression, fuels management and mop-up operations.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Catholic faith teaches us there are certain prerequisites for a just war.
—Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Short-term memory and mental toughness are prerequisites for a major league pitcher, particularly for one who must ply his trade at Coors Field.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Cameron is completing the rigorous prerequisites to apply to the competitive cardiovascular technology program at Grossmont College while caring for her daughter.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
And unfortunately, in all those cases, there are important prerequisites, the most important of which is serious organization.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prerequisites
Noun
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Both would be requirements in any potential fullback selection.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Under the Clean Slate Act, HB 1836, the state now has until 2029 to create, test and launch systems to automate the sealing of eligible low-level, nonviolent criminal records after an individual meets all requirements and remains crime-free for a sustained period.—
Brian Fabes,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The poll, conducted at the beginning of April, adds to a picture of economic gloom in the US, as Americans worry about the affordability of gas and other necessities and express pessimism about the job market.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The clash between misguided concepts of individual freedom and the necessities of social responsibility won’t end soon.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Prerequisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prerequisites. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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