as in requirement
something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen
An education is an important precondition for getting a good job. They insist on a guarantee as a precondition to the deal.
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Recent Examples of precondition
These are mere atmospheric preconditions rather than active storm systems, but reason enough to keep expectations in check and the recent action in context.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
However, the International Monetary Fund has recently ordained some erosion of Bitcoin friendly laws in the country as a precondition for a $1.4 billion loan.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
These developments are essential preconditions for any successful challenge to an entrenched regime.
—Francisco Rodríguez, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2024
However, Assad has insisted that Turkish military withdrawal from northern Syria be a precondition for any normalization of ties between the two nations.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
However, the International Monetary Fund has recently ordained some erosion of Bitcoin friendly laws in the country as a precondition for a $1.4 billion loan.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
These developments are essential preconditions for any successful challenge to an entrenched regime.
—Francisco Rodríguez, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2024
However, Assad has insisted that Turkish military withdrawal from northern Syria be a precondition for any normalization of ties between the two nations.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for precondition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precondition
Noun
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Of course, there’s a catch: On top of a little less legroom, most budget airlines tout expensive checked baggage fees if your carry-on exceeds their requirements.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2025
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Bryan is hopeful a third dog will be tested in February, but the team is still looking to find a canine that fits the research requirements.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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It was deemed a necessity by the former administration after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Feb. 2025
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Despite the numbers, some players and coaches questioned the necessity of headgear.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2025
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Continuing to eat these foods in excess can exacerbate the condition after a person develops it, Bahtiyar said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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Rhabdomyolysis is a serious condition that can result from overexertion, trauma, medications or an underlying health condition.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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And if any part of his agenda does include increasing transparency, as Kennedy described in today’s hearing, expertise will have to be a prerequisite.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2025
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As much as creativity is a prerequisite for innovation, direction of creativity toward the project vision is essential.—
Jeffrey R. Wilson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Precondition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precondition. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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