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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.
REQUIRED definition: necessary according to the rules or for a particular purpose: . Learn more.
/rɪˈkwaɪərd/ /rɪˈkwaɪəd/ IPA guide. Anything required is mandatory or needed. If something is required, it's not optional. You better do your required reading over the summer, or else... To require something is to demand it, like a restaurant requiring men to wear a jacket.
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.
verb. require as useful, just, or proper. “success usually requires hard work”. synonyms: ask, call for, demand, involve, necessitate, need, postulate, take. claim, exact, take. take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs. see more.
Definition of require verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.
require [often passive] ( somewhat formal) to make someone do or have something, especially because it is necessary according to a law or set of rules or standards: All candidates will be required to take a short test.
adjective. 1. essential, needed, or necessary. failure to maintain the required level of security. 2. set out by rule; compulsory. Check that the machines meet required standards. Parliamentary approval is required for any scheme.
