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Meaning of Required
The primary meaning of the word "Required" is something that is necessary or must be done.
Definitions
- Made necessary by circumstances or regulations
- * Needed for a particular purpose or to achieve a particular result
- * Authorized or sanctioned by authority
Etymology of Required
The word "Required" originates from the Old French word "requirer," which means to ask or demand, and the Latin word "requirere," which means to ask or seek again.
Historically, the word "Required" has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is necessary or demanded.
Example Uses
- The job requires a bachelor's degree and three years of experience.
- * The new policy requires all employees to wear ID badges.
- * The recipe requires two cups of flour and one cup of sugar.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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