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prerequisite

[pri-rek-wuh-zit, pree-] / prɪˈrɛk wə zɪt, pri- /




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"We have seen that vibrating objects can exhibit quantum behavior, which is the prerequisite for many of the operations needed by quantum computing and sensing."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

“The entity’s failure is not a prerequisite for there to be a crime in intentionally misleading conduct,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

David Kelly, the executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, says that stars sacrificing earnings should not be a prerequisite for competing for championships.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

That’s why a stable price is a prerequisite for bitcoin becoming a widely used medium of exchange.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026

Constant contact with the astronaut during every minute of every orbit was a prerequisite for the flight.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

Such capabilities are considered essential prerequisites for the emergence of living systems.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026

In many cases, such experiences are prerequisites for professional certifications.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026

Bolen, who is publishing a book on aging, caregiving and creating family legacy, emphasized that estate planning and giving strategies should prioritize family harmony and care planning as prerequisites to financial gifts.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 10, 2025

After two years, students who entered the program having already fulfilled all of their general education prerequisites graduate with an associate’s of science degree in animal care and training.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2025

In fact, some of the ideas discussed in this book are quite sophisticated, yet the mathematical prerequisites for understanding them are truly minimal: some facility with arithmetic and an understanding of fractions, decimals, and percentages.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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