necessarysign

noun
UK /ˈnɛsəsəri saɪn/
US /ˈnɛsəˌsɛri saɪn/

A necessary sign is a sign that you must have.

The teacher said the name tag is a necessary sign for the school trip.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A sign that shows something is needed.

The wet floor sign was a necessary sign to keep people safe.

3. A mark that must be present for something to work.

The doctor looked for a necessary sign of health on the chart.

4. A symbol that is required by rules.

Every car needs a necessary sign on the back to show it is registered.