the necessary
noun
British, informal
: whatever is needed for some purpose
I'll do the necessary to get the job done.
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Once the system has been breached, the attackers then deployed credential stealers and keyloggers to obtain account credentials and execute the necessary lateral movement and privilege escalation required to deploy the ransomware and exfiltrate data.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2025
The boys have committed to putting in the necessary work.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
The couple jumped through the typical hoops to obtain the necessary local permits.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2025
The boys have committed to putting in the necessary work.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
The couple jumped through the typical hoops to obtain the necessary local permits.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the necessary
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“The necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20necessary. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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