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Term: prerequisite

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A necessary condition or requirement for something to happen or exist.

Example Sentence: In order to take advanced calculus, a solid understanding of algebra is a prerequisite.

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Sense 2: A course or subject that must be successfully completed before being allowed to enroll in a more advanced or higher-level course.

Example Sentence: Chemistry 101 is a prerequisite for enrolling in Organic Chemistry.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Required as a precondition or needed before something else can happen.

Example Sentence: Completing the prerequisite courses is necessary to apply for the master's program.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To require something as a necessary condition before allowing or permitting something else.

Example Sentence: The university prerequisites taking an entrance exam before admitting students into the program.