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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRequirement
/rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Something that is needed or demanded.
"A valid driver's license is a requirement for operating a vehicle." - 2
A condition that must be fulfilled.
"Meeting the educational requirements is essential for applying to the program."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'requirement' originates from the Latin 'requirere', meaning 'to seek again, demand', which evolved through Old French 'requerre' before entering Middle English. The term has shifted from a general sense of needing something to a more specific connotation of conditions that must be met.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Requirement" is said worldwide
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Exigence
Transliteration: ɛɡziʒɑ̃s
"Une exigence pour ce poste est d'avoir un diplôme."
Anforderung
Transliteration: ˈan.fɔʁ.dʊŋ
"Eine Anforderung für die Bewerbung ist ein Lebenslauf."
Requisito
Transliteration: reˈkwizito
"Un requisito per il lavoro è la conoscenza della lingua."
Requisito
Transliteration: reˈkisitɔ
"Un requisito para la solicitud es tener experiencia previa."
Requisito
Transliteration: ʁeˈkizitu
"Um requisito para a vaga é ter formação superior."
आवश्यकता
Transliteration: āvaśyaktā
"इस नौकरी के लिए एक आवश्यकता है कि आपके पास अनुभव हो।"
要求
Transliteration: yāoqiú
"申请这个职位的要求是有相关经验。"
요구 사항
Transliteration: yogu sahang
"이 직무에 대한 요구 사항은 경험이 있어야 합니다."
要件
Transliteration: yōken
"この職に応募するための要件は経験です。"
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