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 plea agreement goes on to state that Carie Hallford handled much of the banking, invoicing, contracting with customers, filing of required paperwork, bookkeeping and communications with customers. —Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026

When the many required optimization steps are included, the total runtime could stretch to around 24 years. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026

In the weeks after the budget passed, proponents of the gambling machines argued Johnson was intentionally withholding a required communication to the Illinois Gaming Board process allowing the state to begin processing Chicago applications. —Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

Wednesday’s amendment also added a required government study on the impacts of data centers, to be completed by July 1, 2027. —Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 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