required
adjective
re·quired
ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd 
: stipulated as necessary to be done, made, or provided
required reading
required monthly payments
submit the required proof of identification
Uninsured motorists insurance is a required coverage in several states (and strongly encouraged in others) in all auto policies.—
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Examples of required in a Sentence
formal instruction in driving is required in this state before you can get your driver's license
with these frigid winds, hats, scarves, and good mittens are required equipment for heading outside
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Bringing in an independent arbitrator to review both sides’ arguments typically occurs when contract discussions are stalled or there is a stalemate and is a required step before the union can go on strike.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Nvidia is still working on the certification process for Samsung Electronics Co.’s high-bandwidth memory chips, a final required step before the Korean company can begin supplying a component essential to training AI platforms.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Smith did not make the required showing for habeas relief, and the Sixth Circuit's analysis blatantly disregards both AEDPA and this Court's precedents in order to give Smith a regrettable windfall.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Security forces had yet to learn of the new film, which was shot in secret without required government authorization.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
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Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Nvidia is still working on the certification process for Samsung Electronics Co.’s high-bandwidth memory chips, a final required step before the Korean company can begin supplying a component essential to training AI platforms.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Smith did not make the required showing for habeas relief, and the Sixth Circuit's analysis blatantly disregards both AEDPA and this Court's precedents in order to give Smith a regrettable windfall.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Security forces had yet to learn of the new film, which was shot in secret without required government authorization.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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