Conditions & Requirements Vocabulary

to specify as a condition or requirement

“The contract stipulates a 30-day notice period.”

something required as a prior condition

“Understanding algebra is a prerequisite for calculus.”

dependent on something else; conditional

“Approval is contingent on passing the security review.”

subject to one or more conditions being met

“This is a conditional offer pending background checks.”

a condition attached to an agreement

“I'll agree, with the proviso that we review progress monthly.”

a warning or qualification; a condition

“One caveat: this only works with clean data.”

a condition that must be met; a modification

“There are some qualifications to that statement.”

a principle or standard by which something is judged

“What criteria will you use to evaluate success?”

something that is necessary or required

“Experience in Python is a requisite for this role.”

absolutely necessary or required; vital

“It is imperative that we meet this deadline.”

required by law or rules; compulsory

“Security training is mandatory for all employees.”

available for use at one's own judgment

“This funding is discretionary, not guaranteed.”

available to be chosen but not required

“The extra features are optional.”

providing necessary support; supplementary

“Ancillary documentation may be helpful but isn't required.”

to base something on; require as a precondition

“The plan is predicated on securing additional funding.”

to involve something as a necessary consequence

“What does this decision entail?”