Cool MateCondition vs Requirement
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Condition
Requirement
| Condition | Requirement | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈdɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈdɪʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/"]/ |
| Meaning | A state or situation that must be met or that affects something. | Something you need or must have. |
| Example | The condition of the car was poor after the long trip. | The job listing stated that a degree in engineering is a requirement for applicants. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | B2 |
| Part of speech | noun | noun |
| Collocations | excellent, good, immaculate, assess, evaluate, in… condition, critical, serious, stable, get better, improve, deteriorate, assess, monitor, in a… condition, in… condition, out of condition, be in no condition to do something, medical, life-threatening, serious, have, suffer from, be born with, favourable/favorable, good, ideal, live in, work in, work under, exist, persist, prevail, in condition, under condition, favourable/favorable, good, ideal, live in, work in, work under, exist, persist, prevail, in condition, under condition, strict, special, attach, impose, lay down, apply, on condition that, on… condition, under… condition, a breach of a condition, conditions of employment, sale, etc., terms and conditions, necessary, sufficient, create, condition for, human, improve | absolute, necessary, core, have, comply with, fit, for your requirement, to your requirement, requirement for, subject to the requirements (of something), surplus to requirements, absolute, necessary, core, have, comply with, fit, for your requirement, to your requirement, requirement for, subject to the requirements (of something), surplus to requirements |
| Antonyms | disorder, chaos, confusion | option, choice, voluntary |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'conditions' as in multiple situations., Used incorrectly with verbs that don't match its meaning., Omitting the context, like 'condition of' instead of just 'condition'. | Confused with 'require' — remember it's a noun, not a verb., Omitting articles — 'a requirement' instead of 'requirement'., Using 'requirements' mistakenly with plural agreements when singular is needed. |
| Usage notes | Used in both everyday conversation and formal settings. More formal when discussing health or legal matters, while informal uses may be seen in everyday discussions about preferences. | Use 'requirement' in professional and educational contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless necessary. |
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Frequently asked questions: Condition vs Requirement
What's the difference between Condition and Requirement?
Condition: A state or situation that must be met or that affects something. Requirement: Something you need or must have.
Which is more advanced: Condition and Requirement?
Requirement is the highest level, at B2, on the CEFR scale.
Are Condition and Requirement the same CEFR level?
Condition: A2, Requirement: B2 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Condition and Requirement?
Condition: noun, Requirement: noun.
Can you show an example of each?
Condition: The condition of the car was poor after the long trip. Requirement: The job listing stated that a degree in engineering is a requirement for applicants.
Can I use Condition and Requirement interchangeably?
Not always. Condition and Requirement are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.