/ rɪˈkwaɪəmənt; NAmE -ˈkwaɪərm-/ noun ( formal )
1.
(usually requirements ) [ pl. ] something that you need or want :
the basic requirements of life
a software package to meet your requirements
Our immediate requirement is extra staff.
These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need) .
2.
something that you must have in order to do sth else :
to meet / fulfil / satisfy the requirements
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course?