the necessary

noun

British, informal

: whatever is needed for some purpose

I'll do the necessary to get the job done.

Examples of the necessary in a Sentence

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Equip your child with a solid pair of sunglasses that match their unique style and, most importantly, fit well and provide the necessary 99% to 100% UV protection. —Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024

Icke has so overstated the necessary bitterness of state that the moment seems necessary rather than emotionally devastating. —David Benedict, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024

Are the Bruins willing to take the necessary steps? —Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024

That 2017 event marked the first time astronomers had all of the necessary pieces of information to confirm predictions about the merging of neutron stars and the production of gravitational waves followed by signals in gamma rays, X-rays, optical and infrared light. —Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024

Most of the news coverage has explained the shift as an unavoidable sacrifice for Native rights and sensibilities, a zero-sum game in which museum-goers and school field trips are the necessary losers. —Kathleen Duval, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024

The package arrived with all of the necessary parts to assemble the chairs and the table, and my husband and I built it in about 30 minutes thanks to the thorough instructions. —Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024

The government also increased the necessary investment threshold to receive the visa. —Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 8 Apr. 2024

Not everyone approaches ramp harvesting with the necessary care and caution. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024