demand
noun
de·mand
| \ di-ˈmand
, -ˈmänd, dē-\
, -ˈmänd, dē-\
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