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prerequisite

[ pri-rek-wuh-zit, pree- ]

adjective

  1. required beforehand:

    a prerequisite fund of knowledge.



noun

  1. something prerequisite:

    A visa is still a prerequisite for travel in many countries.

    Synonyms: , , ,

prerequisite

/ ːˈɛɪɪ /

adjective

  1. required as a prior condition
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. something required as a prior condition
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prerequisite1

First recorded in 1625–35; pre- + requisite
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City College in the prerequisite courses she’ll need to get accepted into a nursing school, when she was selected for BOOST.

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Instead, the White House announced an immediate funding cutoff and dictated prerequisites that had to be met before “negotiations” over the funding.

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"Understanding concepts such as ghusl – ablution – the distinctions in prostration between genders, and the prerequisites for prayer are crucial."

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I actually think that critical media studies may be one of the most important things schools can teach, and of course, basic literacy and foundational knowledge are prerequisites to that type of learning.

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Capitalizing on all that he has learned, Berkofsky also teaches workshops on bladesmithing, including an introductory class that is a prerequisite for more advanced courses.

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