If you say that something is required reading for a particular group of people, you mean that you think it is essential for themto read it because it will give them information which they should have.
It is an important report that should be required reading for every MP. [+ for]
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required reading in British English
(rɪˈkwaɪəd ˈriːdɪŋ)
noun
if you say that something is required reading for a particular group of people, such as at school or university, etc, you mean that you think it is essential for them to read it because it will give them information which they should have
an important research study that should be required reading for every member of thecabinet
This book is required reading for anyone interested in the Amazon.
These two reports became required reading in Western intelligence services.
Examples of 'required reading' in a sentence
required reading
I shall leave at the weekend and do some of the required reading for my finals there.