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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Matthew plans to be a firefighter, most likely going to a local community college to earn the necessary credentials.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Other flexible sprays that thrive on fine hair won’t provide the necessary lasting power for thicker textures.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Other flexible sprays that thrive on fine hair won’t provide the necessary lasting power for thicker textures.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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 31 May. 2024.
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