required
/rɪˈkwaɪərd/
necessary, obligatory
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Considered indispensable or obligatory for a particular purpose or condition.
"A passport is required for international travel."
- 2.
Demanded by a rule, law, or authority.
"Attendance at the meeting is required."
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All students are required to wear uniforms.
All students are obligated to wear uniforms.
A minimum of 60% is required to pass the exam.
You need at least 60% to pass the exam.
No prior experience is required for this entry-level position.
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How do you pronounce required?
required is pronounced [/rɪˈkwaɪərd/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does required mean?
required means "necessary, obligatory". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is required?
required is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with required?
Example: "All students are required to wear uniforms." — used to mean "necessary, obligatory".
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