Meaning of the word desideratum in English

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desideratum

US /dɪ.sɪd.əˈrɑː.t̬əm/
UK /dɪ.sɪd.əˈrɑː.t̬əm/

Noun

1.

something that is wanted or needed:

Example:
The great desideratum of millions of American families is getting accepted into, and graduating from, a good college.
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