noun
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requisition
rehk-wih-ZIH-shuhn
Requisition (noun) means a formal, official request for goods, supplies, or action. Example: “The hospital filed a requisition for more surgical masks.”
noun
1
A formal, official request for goods, supplies, or action.
"The hospital filed a requisition for more surgical masks."
"A doctor's requisition is needed before the lab will run the tests."
verb
1
To officially demand or take something, especially for military or official use.
"The army requisitioned local vehicles during the crisis."
How to use requisition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn official request or demand for supplies, or to make one.
When to use it
Formal or bureaucratic — used in military, medical, and official contexts rather than everyday speech.
Common pairings
file a requisition
requisition supplies
requisition form
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Word forms
- Plural
- requisitions
- Third person singular
- requisitions
- Past tense
- requisitioned
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Etymology
From Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio, ultimately from the same root as "requisite."
Synonyms
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sequestration
requisition form
Antonyms
derequisition
Related words
Rhymes for requisition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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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