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demand[1,noun] demand[2,verb] biochemical oxygen demand biological oxygen demand demand deposit demand loan demand note demand-pull demand-side oxygen demand

Main Entry: ¹de·mand
Pronunciation: di-'mand, -'mänd, dE-
Function: noun
1 a : an act of demanding or asking especially with authority <a demand for obedience> b : something claimed as due <a list of demands>
2 archaic : QUESTION
3 a : willingness and ability to purchase a commodity or service <the demand for quality day care> b : the quantity of a commodity or service wanted at a specified price and time <supply and demand>
4 a : a seeking or state of being sought after <in great demand as an entertainer> b : urgent need
5 : the requirement of work or of the expenditure of a resource <equal to the demands of the office> <demands on one's time> <oxygen demand for waste oxidation>
- on demand : upon presentation and request for payment; also : when requested or needed <video on demand>