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
Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2024
While job requisitions grew by a modest 7%, applications skyrocketed by 31%, intensifying competition among job seekers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
The Politburo, meanwhile, enforced requisitions and other punitive measures that ensured that about four million Ukrainians perished.
—Timothy Snyder, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
Collection Of Personal Information Job requisitions created under false pretenses may be geared toward collecting candidates' personal information.
—Siddharth Sharma, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
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Noun
The company also reported that job applications across the board grew four times faster than requisitions, leaving application volume far ahead of hiring demand.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2024
While job requisitions grew by a modest 7%, applications skyrocketed by 31%, intensifying competition among job seekers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
The Politburo, meanwhile, enforced requisitions and other punitive measures that ensured that about four million Ukrainians perished.
—Timothy Snyder, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
Collection Of Personal Information Job requisitions created under false pretenses may be geared toward collecting candidates' personal information.
—Siddharth Sharma, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for requisition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisition
Noun
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The Theosophical Society did not respond to interview requests.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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That’s why, in the final minutes of the team’s home finale last month, agitated fans at Soldier Field serenaded McCaskey and his family with an impassioned request.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Over a two-year period facing charges, he was twice ordered to stay in a mental health hospital; once fired his lawyer; and twice deemed incapable of proceeding to trial due to his mental health.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Among them was the plight of Marie Freyre, a 14-year-old afflicted with cerebral palsy and seizures who died within 24 hours of a long, bumpy ride from a Tampa hospital to the Golden Glades nursing home, ordered despite objections from her family.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On July 10, 1966, more than 30,000 Chicagoans braved the 98-degree heat for a rally and march to City Hall to publicize their demands.—
Erik Wallenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Club seeks to accommodate his trade demand but has gotten no sufficient offer.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In 2025 and beyond, successful ERP customization will increasingly depend on balancing industry-specific needs with scalability requirements.—
Andrei Kasyanau,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Discovery in February over their requirement that Fubo carry dozens of non-sports channels as a condition to offer sports networks as well as those companies’ plan to launch a new competitor, Venu Sports.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Requisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisition. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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