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''Demand '' - (noun)
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''Demand '' - (verb)
 
== Definition ==
 
== Definition ==
(1) It can refer to something that is claimed as owed. (2) It can refer to the requirements of a job or task.  (3) In economic terminology it refers to the willingness and ability to buy a good or service.  
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To call for something in a strong and authoritative way.
 
== Extra ==
 
== Extra ==
 
'''Source:''' Adapted from Merriam-Webster Dictionary <br />
 
'''Source:''' Adapted from Merriam-Webster Dictionary <br />
'''Example of Use:''' (1) The pay demand of the trade union was agreed to. (2) The demands of working as a paramedic can be very heavy. (3) There was a lot of demand for the company’s new product.[[Category: Labour Relations/Economic Terms]][[Category: Glossary]]
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'''Example of Use:''' The trade union movement demanded an end to zero-hour contracts.[[Category: Labour Relations]][[Category: Glossary]]

Latest revision as of 19:10, 11 March 2020

Demand - (verb)

Definition

To call for something in a strong and authoritative way.

Extra

Source: Adapted from Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Example of Use: The trade union movement demanded an end to zero-hour contracts.