English

necessary

ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi, ˈnes.ə.ser.i, ˈnesəˌseri, ˈnɛsəsɹɪ, ˈnɛsəɹi
Meaning: needed; essential
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈnes.ə.ser.i, ˈnesəˌseri, ˈnɛsəsɹɪ, ˈnɛsəɹi

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Example sentences

It is necessary to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle.
Strict enforcement of the rules is necessary for safety.
Strict enforcement of the rules is necessary for safety.
Clinical trials are necessary to ensure the safety of new medicines.
Clinical trials are necessary to ensure the safety of new medicines.
Deep concentration is necessary to finish the task on time.
Deep concentration is necessary to finish the task on time.
The corporation's divestiture of its non-core assets was necessary to reduce debt.
The corporation's divestiture of its non-core assets was necessary to reduce debt.

Usage Notes

Describes something that must be done or provided.

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