demand-side

adjective

de·​mand-side di-ˈmand-ˌsīd How to pronounce demand-side (audio)
: of, relating to, or being an economic theory that advocates use of government spending and growth in the money supply to stimulate the demand for goods and services and therefore expand economic activity compare supply-side

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This includes not only supply-side operations but also demand-side factors such as consumption, and user base. Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 However, Amazon’s demand-side platform (DSP), which allows brands to programmatically place ads across a wider swath of internet properties, is gaining more resonance in the market. Ari Levy, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025 In June, Roku announced an integration with Amazon’s demand-side platform (DSP), which will connect Amazon advertisers with users on the Roku platform across major streaming apps, including the Roku Channel. Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 July 2025 Sivaram said Emerald applies that concept of demand-side management to the special properties of data centers, giving power system managers more flexibility. Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025

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First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of demand-side was in 1980

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“Demand-side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demand-side. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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