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Physical education is a required subject in most schools.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Officially demanded or obligatory: Something that is "required" is made necessary by a rule, law, or authority. It is not optional.
    • Necessary or essential: Something that is "required" is needed for a particular purpose or to achieve a specific result.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • A passport is required for international travel. (It is an official demand.)
    • The application form has several required fields that must be filled out. (They are obligatory.)
    • Patience is a required quality for this job. (It is an essential necessity.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to be required to do something": To have an official obligation or duty to perform an action.
    • Employees are required to attend the safety training.
  • "required reading": Books or materials that must be read as part of a course of study.
    • 'Moby Dick' is required reading for the American literature class.
Variants and Related Words
  • Require (verb): To need something or to make something necessary.
    • This task requires careful attention.
  • Requirement (noun): Something that is needed or that is demanded as necessary.
    • What are the admission requirements for the university?
Synonyms
  • Compulsory: Required by law or a rule.
  • Mandatory: Authoritatively commanded; obligatory.
  • Necessary: Essential, needed to achieve a result.
  • Essential: Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Related Phrases
  • As required: According to what is needed or demanded.
    • Additional staff will be hired as required.
  • If required: If it is necessary.
    • Further details can be provided if required.
required

Physical education is a required subject in most schools.

Adjective
  1. required by rule
    • in most schools physical education is compulsory
    • attendance is mandatory
    • required reading
  2. necessary for relief or supply
    • provided them with all things needful