requisition
Requisition (noun) means a formal, official request for goods, supplies, or action. Example: “The hospital filed a requisition for more surgical masks.”
How to use requisition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn official request or demand for supplies, or to make one.
Formal or bureaucratic — used in military, medical, and official contexts rather than everyday speech.
Word forms
requisitioned past tense, requisitions plural, requisitions singular
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The hospital filed a _____ for more surgical masks.
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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