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demand

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/dɨˈmɐ̃dɐ/de·man·da

Definition

1

An insistent request or requirement; the desire of purchasers for a commodity; in law, a formal claim or request.

Usage examples

“There is a huge demand for renewable energy sources.”
“The lawyer filed a demand for compensation.”

Common combinations

supply and demandhigh demandlegal demandmeet the demand

Idiomatic expressions

  • in demand (sought after)
  • on demand (when requested)