(idiomatic) (of information) given to another only when necessary.

Something that one needs to know; a piece of necessary information.

(originally Internet slang, chiefly humorous) Used to designate an assertion or other statement as false, inaccurate, or requiring verification.

plural of need-fire

plural of need-not

(US, of a college admission policy) That requires the admitting institution to not consider an applicant's financial situation when deciding admission.

(India, Nigeria, dated UK) To do that which is necessary or required.

simple past tense of do the needful

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of do the needful

present participle of do the needful