Pronunciation: /dɪˈmænd/
noun a strong request or need for something
A1 I have a demand for more information about the product.
A2 The demand for affordable housing is increasing in the city.
B1 The company is struggling to keep up with the high demand for their products.
B2 The sudden spike in demand caught the company off guard.
C1 The government is trying to meet the demands of the protesters.
C2 The demand for renewable energy sources is growing worldwide.
verb to ask for something forcefully or urgently
A1 I demand a refund for this faulty product.
A2 The customer demanded to speak to the manager.
B1 The workers are demanding better pay and working conditions.
B2 The protesters demanded justice for the victims of the crime.
C1 The shareholders are demanding a detailed report on the company's financial status.
C2 The union demanded that the company negotiate a new contract with better benefits for its employees.
formal The company is experiencing high demand for their new product.
informal Everyone is asking for that new product, it's in high demand.
slang That new phone is so hot right now, everyone's demanding it.
figurative Her talent is in such demand that she has bookings months in advance.
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