the necessary
noun
British, informal
: whatever is needed for some purpose
I'll do the necessary to get the job done.
Examples of the necessary in a Sentence
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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
This dialogue allows leaders to provide the necessary support, like offering a day off or additional assistance.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
The courses aimed to equip teachers with the necessary skills to provide quality child care.
—James E. Causey, Journal Sentinel, 13 May 2024
Hackers have found ways around these protections, using creative methods and hardware to capture the necessary codes and redeploy them against cars.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 May 2024
Also, Gonzaga doesn’t have the necessary support on Big 12 campuses.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
The program provides the necessary support to women, men and children, ranging from psychological help to legal advice.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
The kit includes all of the necessary materials to build several cardboard creations, which are then brought to life in virtual reality with fun corresponding games.
—Lauren Wellbank, Parents, 8 May 2024
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
This dialogue allows leaders to provide the necessary support, like offering a day off or additional assistance.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
The courses aimed to equip teachers with the necessary skills to provide quality child care.
—James E. Causey, Journal Sentinel, 13 May 2024
Hackers have found ways around these protections, using creative methods and hardware to capture the necessary codes and redeploy them against cars.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 May 2024
Also, Gonzaga doesn’t have the necessary support on Big 12 campuses.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
The program provides the necessary support to women, men and children, ranging from psychological help to legal advice.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
The kit includes all of the necessary materials to build several cardboard creations, which are then brought to life in virtual reality with fun corresponding games.
—Lauren Wellbank, Parents, 8 May 2024
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“The necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20necessary. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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