requiredstep
nounUK /rɪˈkwaɪəd stɛp/
US /rɪˈkwaɪərd stɛp/
A step you must do and cannot skip.
Washing your hands is a required step before cooking.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A step in a process that is officially demanded by rules.
Signing the form is a required step for the application.
3. A move in a game or dance that players are not allowed to leave out.
The final spin is a required step in this dance.
4. A stage in a recipe that cannot be skipped for the food to turn out right.
Letting the dough rise is a required step for soft bread.