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Definition demand in British English

demand noun

noun
/dɪˈmɑːnd/
1

a very firm statement that you want something

Example

He was sympathetic to their demands.

Example

She repeated her demand for an urgent review of the system.

Example

You are not in a position to make demands right now.

Example

She was not willing to meet his demands.

Synonyms and related words
demand request appeal
2

the things that need to be done in a particular situation

Example

the demands of his new job

Example

Despite demands on her time, she was always courteous to everyone.

Synonyms and related words
feature priority element
3

the amount of a product or service that people want, or the fact that they want it

Example

18,400 new houses will be needed by 2011 to cope with the demand.

Example

Demand for organic food is increasing.

Synonyms and related words
desire wish urge accumulation allocation allowance
Definition demand in British English