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Definition
demand1   Show phonetics
noun
1 NEED [U,no plural] a need for something to be sold or supplied
There's an increasing demand for cheap housing.

2 REQUEST [C] a strong request
They received a final demand for payment.

3 in demand wanted or needed in large numbers
Good teachers are always in demand.

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