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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Two special quantum operations are needed for quantum computers to run all the necessary algorithms plus perform error correction.
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Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Having vacated The Valley in September 1985 due to being unable to afford the necessary safety work, the London club moved in, first, with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and then West Ham at Upton Park.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Though Kali is based in New Jersey, while the family currently resides in Georgia, Kali did the consultation for the dress via video call, and the family sent over the necessary measurements to make the vision come to life.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 6 June 2025
Giving the proper attention to your mental health, and investing in the necessary resources, is not something that Gable Carr thinks people should cut corners on.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Having vacated The Valley in September 1985 due to being unable to afford the necessary safety work, the London club moved in, first, with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and then West Ham at Upton Park.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Though Kali is based in New Jersey, while the family currently resides in Georgia, Kali did the consultation for the dress via video call, and the family sent over the necessary measurements to make the vision come to life.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 6 June 2025
Giving the proper attention to your mental health, and investing in the necessary resources, is not something that Gable Carr thinks people should cut corners on.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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“The necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20necessary. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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