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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Then, create a prompt to read the incoming request, provide the necessary data to answer the question and help the LLM provide a human-readable response. Buyan Thyagarajan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 This development is evident in all industry sectors, and while the market demand is already pressing, there is still time for young talent to acquire the necessary qualifications. Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024 But without the necessary support for that, the parliament has become deadlocked and the government has not be able to pass the annual budget. Mark N. Mengonfia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024 That involves meticulously separating the kidneys, removing fat and locating the necessary veins and arteries. Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 2024.

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