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request noun

/rɪˈkwest/ n
[C or U] when you politely or officially ask for something
They received hundreds of requests for more information.
[+ to infinitive] The boss refused our request to leave work early.
The clause was added to the contract at Carlos's request (= because Carlos asked for this).
An application form will be sent to you on request (= if you ask).
Compare: order
[C] a song or something similar which someone has asked to be included in a show or on the radio
The next song is a request from/for Roz in Totteridge.

(Definition of request noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
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