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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This process includes applying for the necessary permits and ensuring that the installation meets all technical and safety standards.
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Access to the necessary tissue samples for follow-up testing now takes only weeks, compared to months in Houston, significantly speeding up the process of turning discoveries into new therapies.
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Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
This process includes applying for the necessary permits and ensuring that the installation meets all technical and safety standards.
—Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Access to the necessary tissue samples for follow-up testing now takes only weeks, compared to months in Houston, significantly speeding up the process of turning discoveries into new therapies.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
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“The necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20necessary. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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