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does not requires
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The correct phrase is "does not require." You can use it when you need to express that something does not need something else in order to function.
An example of a sentence using this phrase is: "This task does not require much effort to complete."
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Alternative expressions(20)
does not require
is not required
is unnecessary
is not essential
is not a necessity
is not obligatory
is not compulsory
is optional
is not mandatory
is not crucial
is dispensable
does not requests
does not necessitate
does not warrant
does not required
does not need
does not requiring
does not use
does not stipulate
does not entail
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
17 human-written examples
The control algorithm, that does not requires the knowledge of the parameters, is implemented and validated experimentally.
In contrast to the probabilistic seismic assessments, EWA does not requires separate Multi Stripe Analyses (MSAs), because EWA is intrinsically multi stripe.
Science
Having a system that works when the utility company does not requires a bank of batteries, a step the Buchanans have not taken.
News & Media
Here we compare the biochemical approach with a newly developed flow cytometric method of measuring GR in cell lines, which is less time consuming and does not requires the use of radioactive materials.
Using qualitative analysis we prove theorems on which we base a new method of regularity analysis of the firing map, that, contrasting with methods previously reported in the literature, does not requires analytic knowledge of the solutions of the differential equation and therefore it is also applicable to non-linear integrate and fire systems.
Science
Similarly, we can expect that AJM is faster than MI since it does not requires the histogram formation.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
43 human-written examples
Florida does not require notification.
News & Media
This approach does not require softening.
The method does not require the calibration.
Science
The presented methodology does not require iteration.
Tragedy does not require villainy.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct grammatical form "does not require" instead of the incorrect "does not requires".
Common error
Avoid using "does not requires" due to subject-verb agreement errors. Remember that the third-person singular verb form requires an 's' only when the subject is singular and not negated with "does not".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "does not requires" functions as a verb phrase intended to express a lack of necessity. However, as noted by Ludwig AI, this is a grammatically incorrect construction of the English language due to subject-verb disagreement.
Frequent in
Science
47%
News & Media
35%
Wiki
18%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "does not requires" appears in a variety of sources, it is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "does not require". As Ludwig AI points out, this error stems from a failure to maintain subject-verb agreement. To convey the intended meaning—that something is unnecessary—it's best to use grammatically sound alternatives like "is not required" or "is unnecessary". Although the phrase is fairly common, it should be avoided in formal writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
is not required
Passive voice construction emphasizing the absence of a necessity.
is unnecessary
Directly states that something is not needed.
is not a necessity
Highlights the non-essential nature of something.
is not essential
Similar to 'is not a necessity', focusing on the lack of importance.
is not obligatory
Emphasizes that something is not mandatory.
is not compulsory
Synonymous with 'is not obligatory', indicating a lack of requirement.
is optional
Highlights that something is a choice rather than a necessity.
is not mandatory
Similar to 'is not obligatory', focusing on the lack of compulsion.
is not crucial
Stresses that something is not critically important.
is dispensable
Indicates that something can be done without.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say something isn't needed?
The grammatically correct way to express that something isn't needed is to use the phrase "does not require". For example, "This task "does not require" any special tools".
Is "does not requires" grammatically correct?
No, "does not requires" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "does not require". The auxiliary verb "does" already indicates the third-person singular, so the main verb should be in its base form.
What can I say instead of "does not requires"?
Instead of "does not requires", you can use phrases like "is not required", "is unnecessary", or "is not essential" to convey a similar meaning.
What's the difference between "does not require" and "does not requires"?
"Does not require" is grammatically correct, while "does not requires" is not. The correct phrase, ""does not require"", maintains proper subject-verb agreement.
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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
82%
Authority and reliability
2.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested