required

adjective

re·​quired ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd 

: stipulated as necessary to be done, made, or provided

required reading

required monthly payments

submit the required proof of identification

Uninsured motorists insurance is a required coverage in several states (and strongly encouraged in others) in all auto policies.

—Robert I. Mehr

Synonyms

• compulsory
• forced
• imperative
• incumbent
• involuntary
• mandatory
• necessary
• nonelective
• obligatory
• peremptory

Examples of required in a Sentence

formal instruction in driving is required in this state before you can get your driver's license

with these frigid winds, hats, scarves, and good mittens are required equipment for heading outside

Recent Examples on the Web

New England Realty Associates anticipates that cash from operations will be sufficient to fund its current operations, pay distributions, and make required debt payments. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

Even after a couple days of running, the required pace still elicited basically the same heart rate. —Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024

The six Pennsylvania Republicans asked that overseas votes be segregated, claiming the state was opening the door to fraud by not taking required steps to verify the ballots. —Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024

The notices of claim by four law firms are a required step in suing the federal government. —CBS News, 15 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing required

• required reading