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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The next steps involve developing the design, integrating the necessary components and conducting ground tests to evaluate the controller’s performance. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026 Should guests have specific accessibility requirements, the team is happy to make the necessary arrangements in advance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 For Lola, success depends not only on luck or industry support, but also on discipline and a willingness to develop the necessary tools. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026 Conversely, a larger capital injection secures the necessary balance sheet for heavy CapEx at the expense of a lower valuation. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 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 23 Oct. 2026.

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