requisition
ˌrɛkwəˈzɪʃən
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Definition of requisition - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
formal requestformally request for something to be supplied
  • The manager requisitioned new computers for the department..
demand request
2.
servicesmake a formal request for services
  • The department requisitioned extra staff for the event.
demand order request
3.
administrationRareformally demand and take for official useRare
  • The government requisitioned the building for emergency housing.
appropriate commandeer seize

Noun

1.
official requestformal request for goods or services
  • The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
demand order request
2.
authorizationwritten document authorizing obtaining goods
  • The requisition was approved by the finance department.
demand order request
3.
legalofficial order claiming use of property or materials
  • The military issued a requisition for local supplies..
demand order
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Expressions with requisition

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official document for requesting items or services
Please fill out the requisition form for office supplies.
formal request to buy goods or services
The manager submitted a purchase requisition for new laptops.

Origin of requisition

Latin, requisitio (a searching) + -ion (action)

Terms with requisition included in their meaning

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royal prerogative
prerogative of the Crown to requisition provisions

Examples of requisition in a sentence

  • The officer requisitioned a vehicle for the mission.
  • They requisitioned a team of experts for the project.
  • The manager requisitioned additional resources for the campaign.
  • The army requisitioned vehicles for the operation.
  • They requisitioned supplies for the disaster relief.
  • A requisition was made for additional staff uniforms.

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  1. French:réquisitionner, réquisition, ...
  2. German:formell anfordern, Anforderung, ...
  3. Italian:requisire, richiesta, ...
  4. Spanish:requerir, requisición, ...
  5. Portuguese:requisitar, requisição, ...
  6. Chinese:正式请求, 请求单, ...
  7. Japanese:要求する, 請求書, ...
  8. Arabic:طَلَبَ, طلب رسمي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְבַקֵּשׁ, בַּקָּשָׁה רִשְׁמִית, ...
  10. Russian:запрашивать, заявка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запитувати, заявка, ...
  12. Hindi:अधियाचना करना, मांग पत्र, ...
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