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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Even with major changes, the Rockets still have the necessary pieces to fit their current identity and last year’s experience to look back on as a blueprint.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
The continent is scrambling to build the necessary capacities to defend against drones, highlighting not only its lagging technology but also how rapidly warfare has shifted to the use of unmanned aircraft.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Even with major changes, the Rockets still have the necessary pieces to fit their current identity and last year’s experience to look back on as a blueprint.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Achieving this would represent a significant milestone in the field, which has historically focused on achieving and sustaining the necessary plasma conditions rather than on electricity conversion.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
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“The necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20necessary. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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