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- DictionaryRe·quired/rəˈkwī(ə)rd/
adjective
- 1. officially compulsory, or otherwise considered essential; indispensable: "eight editions were published, each required reading for trainees"
The meaning of REQUIRED is stipulated as necessary to be done, made, or provided. How to use required in a sentence.
1. a. : to claim or ask for by right and authority. b. archaic : request. 2. a. : to call for as suitable or appropriate. the occasion requires formal dress. b. : to demand as necessary or essential : have a compelling need for. all living beings require food. 3. : to impose a compulsion or command on : compel. 4.
necessary according to the rules or for a particular purpose: We hope to be able to raise the required sum of money. The company failed to maintain its required minimum net capital. the required level / amount / degree.
REQUIRED definition: necessary according to the rules or for a particular purpose: . Learn more.
require verb (ORDER) to order or demand something, or to order someone to do something, esp. because of a rule or law: [ + to infinitive ] We’re required to check your identification before letting you in. [ T ] A building permit is required.
Anything described as required is similarly demanded by some person or organization. A license is required to drive. A credit card is required to get a hotel room.
Definition of require verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
