Requirement
A condition capability or constraint that a solution is expected to satisfy.
Plain English
Something the product or project needs to do or respect.
In context
A useful requirement states the need rationale and verification boundary without unnecessarily dictating implementation.
Example
“The export requirement says administrators can download the current filtered results.”
When you'll hear this
- product planning
- solution design
- acceptance review
Common misunderstanding
A stakeholder request is not automatically a validated requirement and requirements may change with evidence.
Also known as
product requirementsystem requirement
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Updated: 2026-08-27
