Definition of demand
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: an act of demanding or asking especially with authority
a demand for obedience
b
: something claimed as due or owed
the demands of the workers' union
3a
economics
: 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
4a
: a seeking or state of being sought after
in great demand as an entertainer
b
: urgent need
an increased demand for blood donations
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
demand
verb
demanded; demanding; demands
Definition of demand (Entry 2 of 2)
: to call for something in an authoritative way : to make a demand : ask
1
: to ask or call for with authority : claim as due or just
demanded to see a lawyer
2
: to call for urgently, imperiously, or insistently
demanded that the rioters disperse
3a
: to ask authoritatively or earnestly to be informed of
demand the reason for the dismissal
b
: to require to come : summon
4
: to call for as useful or necessary
etiquette demands a handwritten thank-you
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The first known use of demand was in the 13th century
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