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

PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer found that AI-skilled workers earned a 56% average wage premium in 2024 and that required skills are changing 66% faster in roles most exposed to AI. — Daniel Gumucio, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The coalition's suit claims that Watson has not completed the required historical significance report, which could allow a two-year moratorium on potentially tearing down the building to expire in March 2027. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Investigators documented problems with required chloramine-effectiveness sampling. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

City spokesperson Meg Ralph told The Star in an email that the city received preliminary application materials for the development, but city staff is still working to gather all the required documents. — Taylor O'Connor 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

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