define requirement

[dɪˈfaɪn rɪˈkwaɪərmənt]
verb phrase
definir requisito
1. To specify or establish the precise needs, conditions, or specifications that must be met or satisfied
The project manager will define requirements for the new software system.
O gerente de projeto vai definir os requisitos para o novo sistema de software.
2. To clearly articulate what is needed or expected in a particular context, such as business, technical, or legal specifications
Before starting development, we need to define requirements with the client.
Antes de começar o desenvolvimento, precisamos definir os requisitos com o cliente.
3. To outline mandatory conditions or prerequisites that must be fulfilled
The university will define requirements for admission to the graduate program.
A universidade vai definir os requisitos para admissão no programa de pós-graduação.
This is essential business terminology widely used in both Brazilian and American corporate environments, particularly in project management, software development, and procurement processes. In Brazil, the phrase 'definir requisitos' is standard in technical meetings and documentation. The concept reflects the importance of clear specification and planning in professional contexts across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
establish specificationsset criteriaoutline needsspecify conditionsclarify expectations
Antonyms / Antônimos
leave ambiguousobscureneglect specification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
definir requisitos
Most common usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
definir especificações
Alternative phrasing more common in corporate environments
Portugal
definir requisitos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in technical and administrative contexts
USA Business English
define requirements
Standard terminology in project management, software development, and procurement

Related Words

requirementspecificationcriterionprerequisiteconditionneed assessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

define requirements in stone (make requirements fixed and unchangeable)
define requirements from the ground up (establish requirements from the beginning)
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