as in request
something that someone insists upon having
a brand-new, top-notch computer was the new science teacher's first requisition
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Recent Examples of requisition
Dr. Kyle Elliott, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The case manager has to make a requisition, and that often follows a negotiation with the client.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
This means recruiters must often sort through hundreds, or even thousands, of job applications to fill a single requisition.
—Dr. Kyle Elliott, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The case manager has to make a requisition, and that often follows a negotiation with the client.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
This morning, the outwardly unblemished remains of IJA soldiers collected for Professor Nishina’s autopsy requirements were lined up in the first aid room at the Daiwa Textile factory—the facility Akatsuki Command had requisitioned to serve as the headquarters for its training division.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisition
Noun
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La Luz del Mundo did not respond to a request for comment.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The request was met with boos from some Democrats who pointed out that a Colorado school shooting on the same day had not received the same ceremony.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The arbitrator also ordered the city to pay Biscari back wages and benefits as well as the legal costs that Local 42 accrued in pursuing the grievance.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the White House has ordered immigration enforcement in cities around the country.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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All share the same problem of fluctuating demand and expensive capacity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then, in January 2025, the government introduced a Social Media Bill that placed further requirements on social media platforms.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, the government's reporting requirements have changed, which makes historical comparisons a little tricky.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Requisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisition. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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