# required

/ɹiˈkwaɪɝd/ (US) · /ɹɪkwˈaɪəd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/required
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. necessary or mandatory

adjective · CEFR B1

needed because of a rule, law, or specific purpose.

For teachers: stipulated as necessary or obligatory by authority, rule, or circumstance.

- All students must complete the required reading before the first day of class.
- The safety inspector confirmed that the factory had installed all the required ventilation systems to meet the new environmental standards.

## Examples

- The job required a lot of travel.
- The local council required all residents to submit their recycling plans by the end of the month.
- While the initial phase of the experiment required minimal supervision, the subsequent chemical reactions demanded constant monitoring to ensure the safety of the laboratory staff.

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