Requirement vs There is one other stipulation

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Requirement

Top 1,000 (very common)B2noun

There is one other stipulation

FormalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: There is one other stipulationMost common: Requirement
 RequirementThere is one other stipulation
Pronunciation🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/"]/🇬🇧 //ðɛər ɪz wʌn ˈʌðə ˌstɪpjʊˈleɪʃən//🇺🇸 //ðɛr ɪz wʌn ˈʌðər ˌstɪpjuˈleɪʃən//
MeaningSomething you need or must have.There is one more condition to consider.
ExampleThe job listing stated that a degree in engineering is a requirement for applicants.In our agreement, there is one other stipulation we need to follow.
RegisterNeutralFormal
How commonTop 1,000 (very common)Beyond 10,000 (less common)
CEFR levelB2-
Part of speechnoun
Collocationsabsolute, 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 requirementsone other stipulation, specific stipulation, legal stipulation, additional stipulation, contract stipulation
Antonymsoption, choice, voluntary-
Common mistakesConfused 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.Using 'stipulation' incorrectly as a synonym for 'requirement'., Confusing 'there is' with 'there are' when the subject is plural., Omitting 'one' for grammatical clarity.
Usage notesUse 'requirement' in professional and educational contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless necessary.Use in formal contexts, especially in legal or contractual discussions. Not appropriate for casual conversations.

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Frequently asked questions: Requirement vs There is one other stipulation

What's the difference between Requirement and There is one other stipulation?

Requirement: Something you need or must have. There is one other stipulation: There is one more condition to consider.

Which is more formal: Requirement and There is one other stipulation?

There is one other stipulation is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: Requirement and There is one other stipulation?

Requirement is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Requirement: The job listing stated that a degree in engineering is a requirement for applicants. There is one other stipulation: In our agreement, there is one other stipulation we need to follow.

Can I use Requirement and There is one other stipulation interchangeably?

Not always. Requirement and There is one other stipulation 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.

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