1.Definition: a condition requiring relief

"She satisfied his need for affection", "God has no need of men to accomplish His work", "There is a demand for jobs"

Related Noun(s):need

Category: General

2.Definition: an urgent or peremptory request

"His demands for attention were unceasing"

Category: General

3.Definition: required activity

"The requirements of his work affected his health", "There were many demands on his time"

Related Noun(s):requirement

Category: General

4.Definition: the ability and desire to purchase goods and services

"The automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips", "The demand exceeded the supply"

Category: General

5.Definition: the act of demanding

"The kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money"

Category: General