noun
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requiring
rih-KWEYE-uh-rihng
Requiring (noun) means the act of demanding or needing something. Example: “The requiring of identification at the door slowed the queue.”
noun
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The act of demanding or needing something.
"The requiring of identification at the door slowed the queue."
"Requiring staff to work weekends made many of them unhappy."
"The requiring of a deposit surprised some customers."
How to use requiring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "require," used as a noun or in ongoing action.
When to use it
Rarely used as a standalone noun; usually appears as the present participle of "require," e.g. "requiring extra care."
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What does “requiring” mean?
The word “requiring” means the act of demanding or needing something. In plain terms, the -ing form of "require," used as a noun or in ongoing action.
How do you pronounce “requiring”?
“Requiring” is pronounced rih-KWEYE-uh-rihng (/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “requiring” in a sentence?
Here is “requiring” used in a sentence: “The requiring of a deposit surprised some customers.”
What part of speech is “requiring”?
“Requiring” is a noun.
Is “requiring” a common word?
“Requiring” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between requiring and requesting?
Requiring is the act of demanding or needing something, so it implies that the thing is compulsory. Requesting is asking for something politely, which leaves room for refusal, making requiring far stronger than requesting.
What is the difference between requiring and needing?
Both involve necessity, but requiring often carries a sense of a formal demand or rule that must be met. Needing tends to describe a personal or practical lack, so requiring sounds more official while needing sounds more everyday.
When should you use requiring instead of require?
Use requiring for the ongoing form or after a preposition, as in a job requiring long hours. Use require for the plain action, as in the job requires long hours, so requiring works well as a modifier attached to a noun.
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