required

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adjective

re·​quired ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd How to pronounce required (audio)
Synonyms of required
: 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

required

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past tense and past participle of require

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Adjective 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
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Complete any required authentication or identity verification. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Then came required state and federal taxes, so the prize shrank yet again to $864,126, lottery officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 Prior to the first Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant will be required to obtain all required permits, approvals, and authorizations from the Florida Department of Transportation for improvements impacting Sunrise Boulevard. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 The required annual contribution would be 3 cents for every $100 in taxable property value in Baltimore. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for required

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First Known Use

Adjective

1540, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of required was in 1540

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“Required.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/required. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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