Necessary meaning in English

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Definition

necessary: required, needed, compulsory, obligatory, essential adjective
a necessary evil a thing that you do not like but which you know must exist or happen
no experience necessary experience or prior knowledge is not required
unnecessary: needless, not required, not needed, redundant adjective

Examples

  • "It's recently been brought to my attention that some of you here at Delavigne are exposing yourselves and therefore our network to unnecessary risk due to your irresponsible computer use."
  • "Jorge : Yes, it's necessary!"
  • "Bruno : No, that won't be necessary."
  • "We all know that we shouldn't leave our computers on standby and that we shouldn't print out emails and documents unless absolutely necessary."
  • "Susie : We compensate for these emissions by sponsoring the planting of the necessary amount of trees in India, to absorb the same amount of Co2."
  • "Do you have the equipment necessary to produce these bottles en masse?"
  • "delete archived messages which are no longer necessary"
  • "And was it really necessary to insult my assistant?"
  • "I've done a quick calculation of the replacement parts necessary, and the cost would be significantly less than the purchase of a new bicycle, especially since I know of a place where I can get parts second-hand."
  • "I would ask you to please show some respect and consideration for your neighbors and see to it that the necessary repairs get done post-haste."
  • "Giuseppe knows how to get in touch with me if absolutely necessary."
  • "It's over because ( delete as necessary ): I have a wife / I have a sexually transmitted disease / I need space / You're becoming fat / I'm becoming a priest."
  • "Bruno : That won't be necessary."
  • "Basic computer skills necessary."
  • "I can bring the necessary paperwork to your office this afternoon if you wish to go through with the recall."
  • "Bruno : No, that's not necessary."
  • "I have already contacted Ms. Luna DeLune who will take care of my visa and any other necessary paperwork."
  • "But no violence is necessary this time."
  • "Trey : Absolutely unnecessary."

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