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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The primary obstacle was the inability to build the necessary mechanical drive trains any smaller.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
To sustain the next wave, leaders must seek out new geographies to deliver the necessary power at a sustainable cost.
—Wes Cummins, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Simply sign up using the links on this page and answer the necessary prompts to set up a new account.
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Once those standards are finalized, homeowners should be provided appropriate incentives to make the necessary investments.
—Patrick Wolff, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
To sustain the next wave, leaders must seek out new geographies to deliver the necessary power at a sustainable cost.
—Wes Cummins, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Simply sign up using the links on this page and answer the necessary prompts to set up a new account.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Once those standards are finalized, homeowners should be provided appropriate incentives to make the necessary investments.
—Patrick Wolff, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2025.
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