demand
Pronunciation:
/dɪˈmɑːnd//dəˈmænd/noun
Definitions
The desire to purchase goods and services.
Example: Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply.
The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to buy at a particular price.
A forceful claim for something.
Example: Modern society is responding to women's demands for equality.
A requirement.
Example: His job makes many demands on his time.
verb
Definitions
To request forcefully.
Example: I demand to see the manager.
To claim a right to something.
Example: The bank is demanding the mortgage payment.
To ask forcefully for information.
Example: I demand an immediate explanation.
To require of someone.
Example: This job demands a lot of patience.