the necessary
noun
British, informal
: whatever is needed for some purpose
I'll do the necessary to get the job done.
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Company Culture And Its Impact On The Workplace Company culture has been on the radar for years, but many organizations still aren’t putting the necessary effort into transforming their workplace to fit modern employee expectations.
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Steve Sonnenberg, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Three have voted in favor, but this week, Local 1166 in Kokomo, Indiana, failed to get the necessary two-thirds vote in favor of strike authorization.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
People interested in this job can enroll in four-year apprenticeship programs to learn the necessary skills.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
It is hoped — and believed — that that combination will enable him to make the necessary changes quickly.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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Steve Sonnenberg, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Three have voted in favor, but this week, Local 1166 in Kokomo, Indiana, failed to get the necessary two-thirds vote in favor of strike authorization.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
People interested in this job can enroll in four-year apprenticeship programs to learn the necessary skills.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
It is hoped — and believed — that that combination will enable him to make the necessary changes quickly.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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“The necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20necessary. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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