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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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
General manager Brett Veach reportedly attempted to make a deal for New York Jets running back Breece Hall, but failed to deliver the necessary draft capital.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
To support this advanced AI, the researchers also engineered the necessary heavy-duty hardware.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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“The necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20necessary. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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