1. things that are needed or wanted; requirements or desired items
Usage: formal; plural form of desideratum

Examples

• The committee outlined the desiderata for the new community center.
• Among the desiderata for the position were excellent communication skills and prior experience.
• The architect presented a list of desiderata that would make the building more sustainable.
• Educational reform advocates identified smaller class sizes as one of their key desiderata.
• The research proposal included several desiderata for future studies in this field.
• Budget constraints meant that not all of the project’s desiderata could be fulfilled.