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.

—Robert I. Mehr

Synonyms of required

• mandatory
• necessary
• compulsory
• incumbent
• needed

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The company said a significant number of its A320 fleet, encompassing about 6,000 jets in total, may be impacted by the required fix, according to a statement sent by the European planemaker on Friday. —Benedikt Kammel, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025

The required software fix is also taking place during a busy holiday travel weekend, as millions of people are set to return home. —NPR, 28 Nov. 2025

Through this program, barriers to enrollment, such as the typically required proof of residence and utility bill, are removed. —Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025

Readers responding to the post appeared to agree, with many echoing that disclosure of a future employer was neither required nor reasonable. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing required

• required reading

Rhymes for required

• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired
• inquired
• inspired
• rehired
• respired
• transpired