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demands

The correct spelling is demands.

How to pronounce demands

/dɪˈmɑːndz/
noun

IPA: /dɪˈmɑːndz/

Say it like: Dem-and-s

The correct spelling is demands. The desire to purchase goods and services. For example: "Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply."

Usage Examples

Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply.

Modern society is responding to women's demands for equality.

His job makes many demands on his time.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The desire to purchase goods and services.
  2. 2.The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to buy at a particular price.
  3. 3.A forceful claim for something.
  4. 4.A requirement.
  5. 5.An urgent request.

verb

  1. 1.To request forcefully.
  2. 2.To claim a right to something.
  3. 3.To ask forcefully for information.
  4. 4.To require of someone.
  5. 5.To issue a summons to court.

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