Prerequisite Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

prerequisite

/ˌpriːˈrɛkwəzət/

noun

plural

prerequisites

prerequisite

/ˌpriːˈrɛkwəzət/

noun

plural

prerequisites

Britannica Dictionary definition of PREREQUISITE

[count]

:

something that you officially must have or do before you can have or do something else

:

requirement

— often + for or to

• Citizenship is a prerequisite for voting.
• The introductory course is a prerequisite for the advanced-level courses.
• Having good credit is a prerequisite to applying for a loan.

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