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considered needed
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "considered needed" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to express that something is deemed necessary, but the construction is awkward and unclear. Example: "The resources were considered needed for the successful completion of the project."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
10 human-written examples
They knowingly went after a large industry they considered needed fixing, and figured if they could just take one percent they'd be successful, mainly because of the high margins in that industry.
News & Media
The CON process usually plays out in multiple health systems submitting competing applications to win approval by the state for a capital project that is considered "needed". In the end, there are winners and losers.
News & Media
In the 90's, it was common to use a $100k+ supercomputer to drive VR because, well, that was what was considered needed at the time.
News & Media
If considered needed by the GP, treatment was changed according to local routines after the first visit (Table 1).
Stakeholders were generally supportive of the Walk-in Centre but identified key areas which they considered needed to be addressed.
Science
Stakeholders were generally supportive of the Walk-in Centre but identified a number of key areas which they considered needed to be addressed.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
50 human-written examples
The multi-SNP sets considered need not be contiguous; they are built based on significance.
Science
We do not consider need a claim.
News & Media
After considering needs such as emergency lighting and power for communications, they landed on water purification.
Academia
So how to consider needs in the self-assessment equation?
Science & Research
Obviously any changes that you are considering need to be discussed with others who are impacted.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Opt for stronger, more direct phrases such as "deemed necessary" or "regarded as essential" to improve clarity and maintain a professional tone.
Common error
Avoid using passive constructions like "considered needed" as they often lead to wordy and unclear sentences. Instead, restructure the sentence to highlight who is doing the considering, for example, "the experts considered the resources necessary".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "considered needed" functions as a passive construction attempting to describe something that is thought to be necessary. However, as noted by Ludwig, this phrasing is grammatically incorrect. The examples show it used to describe areas or items assessed for their necessity.
Frequent in
Science
50%
News & Media
43%
Wiki
7%
Less common in
Academia
0%
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "considered needed" appears in various sources, including scientific and news media, Ludwig AI indicates that it is grammatically incorrect and not recommended for standard English writing. Its awkward construction can lead to confusion, and clearer alternatives such as "deemed necessary" or "regarded as essential" are preferable. Given its uncommon frequency and the availability of more precise alternatives, it's best to avoid using "considered needed" in formal or professional contexts.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
deemed necessary
Replaces "considered needed" with a more formal and accepted phrase emphasizing the necessity of something.
regarded as essential
Uses "regarded" to convey the act of considering and replaces "needed" with "essential" for stronger emphasis.
deemed required
Similar to "deemed necessary" but uses "required" which might imply a more mandatory aspect.
viewed as necessary
Uses "viewed" instead of "considered" to indicate a perspective or opinion about the necessity.
believed to be essential
Emphasizes a belief or conviction regarding the essential nature of something, rather than a simple consideration.
judged to be required
Implies a formal judgment or assessment that something is required.
seen as vital
Replaces "needed" with "vital" to highlight the importance of something.
assessed as necessary
Highlights that a formal assessment process has determined the necessity of something.
understood as critical
Suggests a common understanding or agreement about the critical nature of something.
recognized as indispensable
Uses "recognized" to emphasize awareness and "indispensable" to convey that something is absolutely necessary.
FAQs
What are some alternatives to "considered needed"?
You can use alternatives like "deemed necessary", "regarded as essential", or "viewed as necessary" to express a similar meaning with better grammatical structure.
Is "considered needed" grammatically correct?
No, the phrase "considered needed" is not considered grammatically correct in standard English. It's better to use alternatives like "deemed necessary" or "regarded as essential".
How can I use "deemed necessary" in a sentence?
You can use "deemed necessary" in a sentence like: "The additional resources were deemed necessary for the project's success".
What's the difference between "considered needed" and "deemed necessary"?
"Considered needed" is an awkward phrasing that's best avoided. "Deemed necessary" is a more standard and grammatically correct way to express that something is judged to be essential.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
78%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested