requiring
rɪˈkwaɪərɪŋ
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Definition of requiring - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
needsneeding something for a particular purpose
  • The project is requiring additional resources to be completed on time.
demanding needing
2.
necessitydemanding something as necessary
  • The job is requiring a high level of expertise and experience.
demanding insisting
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Expressions with requiring

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needing careful management to avoid problems
Managing work and family life can be requiring a balancing act.
demanding great strength or effort
The project was requiring a Herculean effort to complete on time.

Origin of requiring

Latin, requirere (to seek)

Terms with requiring included in their meaning

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easieradj.
simplicity
requiring less effort or difficulty
easyadj.
simple
requiring little effort or skill
task
requiring much effort or skill to do
extraadj.
cost
requiring additional payment
hardadj.
difficult task
requiring a lot of effort or strength
paidadj.
costs money
requiring money for access or use
student task
task requiring considerable effort by students
reserved place
place to sit, often requiring a ticket

Examples of requiring in a sentence

  • The task is requiring immediate attention from the team.
  • The project is requiring constant updates and revisions.
  • This task is requiring immediate attention and resources.

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  1. French:nécessitant, ...
  2. German:benötigt, verlangt, ...
  3. Italian:bisognoso, richiedente, ...
  4. Spanish:necesitado, exigente, ...
  5. Portuguese:precisando, exigente, ...
  6. Chinese:需要, 需要的, ...
  7. Japanese:必要とする, 要求している, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحْتاج, يَشْتَرِط, ...
  9. Hebrew:דּוֹרֵשׁ, מְחַיֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:требующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вимагає, ...
  12. Hindi:आवश्यक, मांग, ...
require
rɪˈkwaɪər

Definition of require - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
necessitydemand something as necessary or essential
  • The job requires a high level of skill.
call for demand necessitate
2.
needneed something for a particular purpose
  • Plants require sunlight to grow.
demand entail necessitate
3.
obligationmake someone do something by law or rule
  • The law requires drivers to wear seatbelts.
compel mandate obligate
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expresses that extreme problems need extreme solutions
Desperate times require desperate measures, so we acted quickly.
need to be tough to handle criticism
In politics, you require a thick skin to survive.
need calm and clear thinking to handle a situation well
This job requires a cool head to manage emergencies effectively.
need someone calm and careful for a difficult task
Surgery requires a steady hand.
need improvement to meet standards or perform better
This project may require improvement before the final review.

Origin of require

Latin, requirere (to seek)

Examples of require in a sentence

  • The project requires careful planning.
  • The project will require additional funding.
  • These tasks require careful attention to detail.
  • Employers are required to provide health insurance.
  • The school requires students to wear uniforms.

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  1. French:exiger, avoir besoin, ...
  2. German:erfordern, brauchen, ...
  3. Italian:richiedere, aver bisogno di, ...
  4. Spanish:requerir, precisar, ...
  5. Portuguese:exigir, precisar, ...
  6. Chinese:需要, 规定, ...
  7. Japanese:要求する, 要する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَطَلَّبَ, اِحْتَاجَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִדְרוֹשׁ, לְהַצְרִיךְ, ...
  10. Russian:требовать, нуждаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вимагати, мати потребу, ...
  12. Hindi:आवश्यक होना, ज़रूरत होना, ...

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