Requirementsto

Requirementsto is a neologism that may appear in informal writing to denote the set of prerequisites or conditions necessary to achieve a goal. It is not an established term in standard reference works or in formal fields such as requirements engineering or project management.

Most commonly, requirementsto arises from a missing space between “requirements” and “to,” or from a deliberate branding choice. In ordinary prose, the preferred constructions are “requirements to” for a specific action (for example, the requirements to complete the project) or “requirements for” a particular outcome or objective. When encountered as a single word, it should generally be treated as a typographical artifact rather than a distinct linguistic category.

Usage notes include that the phrase “requirements to” is used to introduce actions or steps, while related terms include “requirements,” “requirements engineering,” “constraints,” and “success criteria.” The choice between “to,” “for,” or “of” can affect emphasis: “requirements to do X” emphasizes required actions, whereas “requirements for X” emphasizes conditions associated with X.

Examples: “The requirementsto for the new system include authentication, data encryption, and audit logging.” “To proceed, the requirements to access the service must be satisfied.” “There is confusion between requirementsto and ‘requirements to’ in draft documents.”

See also: requirements, requirements engineering, list of requirements, project management terminology.