Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prerequire

verb
/ˌpriːrɪˈkwaɪər/
Definition
To require something as a necessary condition before something else can occur or be done.
Examples
  • Many degrees prerequire specific courses for admission.
  • The job prerequires a background check.
  • This program prerequires a minimum level of experience.
Meaning
The term means that one thing must be obtained or done before another can follow. It emphasizes the need for a prior condition to be met.
Synonyms
  • Prerequisite
  • Condition
  • Requirement