requirement

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/ AmE /rɪˈkwaɪrəmənt/

noun en → es

1 NECESSARY CONDITION [singular] B1

a rule or condition that must be met in order to do something

requisito, condición necesaria

  • meet a requirement

Collocations academic requirements · legal requirements

  • The job requires a degree in engineering.

    El trabajo requiere un título en ingeniería.

2 LEGAL OBLIGATION [singular] B1

a rule or law that must be followed by everyone

requisito legal, obligación

  • be subject to a requirement

Collocations health and safety requirements · environmental requirements

  • All companies must comply with health and safety regulations.

    Todas las empresas deben cumplir con los requisitos de salud y seguridad.

3 PERSONAL NEED [singular] B2

something that is needed or wanted by someone

necesidad, requerimiento personal

  • have a requirement for something

Collocations requirement for food · requirement for sleep

  • The patient has a high requirement for oxygen.

    El paciente tiene una alta necesidad de oxígeno.

4 SPECIFICATION [singular] C1

a detailed description of what is needed or wanted, especially in a contract or agreement

especificación, requerimiento detallado

  • set out requirements

Collocations technical requirements · contractual requirements

  • The contract sets out the technical specifications and requirements.

    El contrato establece las especificaciones técnicas y los requisitos.