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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All relief agencies have provided the necessary assistance and are working tirelessly in the rescue efforts.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Ongoing development initiatives will equip your team with the necessary skills to understand and collaborate with new AI tools effectively.
—Eiman Alhammadi, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The responsibility of leading his team from the front, of bringing the necessary arrogance to walk out at the Bernabeu — where Arsenal’s current side will venture next week after tonight’s Champions League quarter-final first leg — ready to elevate the show, lit an electrical charge in him.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The group will provide information and support so that participants have the necessary resources and referrals as their children transition to school, employment and beyond, a news release said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Ongoing development initiatives will equip your team with the necessary skills to understand and collaborate with new AI tools effectively.
—Eiman Alhammadi, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The responsibility of leading his team from the front, of bringing the necessary arrogance to walk out at the Bernabeu — where Arsenal’s current side will venture next week after tonight’s Champions League quarter-final first leg — ready to elevate the show, lit an electrical charge in him.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The group will provide information and support so that participants have the necessary resources and referrals as their children transition to school, employment and beyond, a news release said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2025.
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