requisition

2 synonyms and 1 antonym for requisition, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A formal, official request for goods, supplies, or action.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A formal, official request for goods, supplies, or action.

“The hospital filed a requisition for more surgical masks.”

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2. verb

To officially demand or take something, especially for military or official use.

“The army requisitioned local vehicles during the crisis.”

Opposites

derequisition

How to use requisition

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

file a requisition requisition supplies requisition form

Formal or bureaucratic — used in military, medical, and official contexts rather than everyday speech.

Etymology

From Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio, ultimately from the same root as "requisite."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “requisition” mean?

The word “requisition” means a formal, official request for goods, supplies, or action. In plain terms, an official request or demand for supplies, or to make one.

How do you pronounce “requisition”?

“Requisition” is pronounced rehk-wih-ZIH-shuhn (/ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “requisition” in a sentence?

Here is “requisition” used in a sentence: “The hospital filed a requisition for more surgical masks.”

What part of speech is “requisition”?

Depending on how it is used, “requisition” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “requisition” come from?

The word “requisition” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio, ultimately from the same root as "requisite.".

How many meanings does “requisition” have?

“Requisition” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a formal, official request for goods, supplies, or action.

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