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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Tracking representation and examining pay equity, promotion rates and employee satisfaction across demographic groups are some of the necessary actions.
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Aniela Unguresan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
But many people don’t realize there are myriad programs that offer grants or loans to help home buyers come up with the necessary funds.
—Ann Carrns, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Those years were not good for onions unless gardeners took the necessary precautions.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Hegseth has also faced criticism for lacking the necessary experience to lead the Defense Department.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Aniela Unguresan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
But many people don’t realize there are myriad programs that offer grants or loans to help home buyers come up with the necessary funds.
—Ann Carrns, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Those years were not good for onions unless gardeners took the necessary precautions.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Hegseth has also faced criticism for lacking the necessary experience to lead the Defense Department.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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“The necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20necessary. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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