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    [Noun]  | "de*mand" | \ di-ˈmand \


    1: an act of demanding or asking especially with authority

    2: something claimed as due or owed

    3: question

    Origin: 13th century ;

     Middle English demaunde, demande "question, request, claim," borrowed from Anglo-French, noun derivative of demander, demaunder "to ask a question, claim as due" {mat|demand:2|};

    [Noun]  | "demand deposit" 


    1: a bank deposit that can be withdrawn without advance notice

    Origin: 1923 ;

    [Noun]  | "demand loan" 


    1: call loan

    Origin: 1913 ;

    [Noun]  | "demand note" 


    1: a note payable on demand

    Origin: 1844 ;

    [Noun]  | "de*mand-pull" | \ di-ˈman(d)-ˌpu̇l \


    1: an increase or upward trend in spendable money that tends to result in increased competition for available goods and services and a corresponding increase in consumer prices

    Origin: 1952 ;

    [Noun]  | "biochemical oxygen demand" 


    1: the oxygen used in meeting the metabolic needs of aerobic microorganisms in water rich in organic matter (such as water polluted with sewage)

    Origin: 1914 ;

    [Noun]  | "biological oxygen demand" 


    1: biochemical oxygen demand

    Origin: 1916 ;

    [Noun]  | "oxygen demand" 


    1: biochemical oxygen demand

    Origin: 1950 ;

    [Verb]  | "demand" 


    1: to call for something in an authoritative way : to make a demand : ask

    2: to ask or call for with authority : claim as due or just

    3: to call for urgently, imperiously, or insistently

    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English demaunden, demanden "to ask a question, ask, claim as due," borrowed from Anglo-French demander, demaunder, borrowed from Medieval Latin dēmandāre "to entrust, send, send word of, send instructions (to), make a claim on," going back to Latin, "to entrust, hand over (to), lay a duty on," from de- {see: |de-|de-} + mandāre "to hand over, deliver, order" {mat|mandate:1|};

    [Adjective]  | "de*mand-side" | \ di-ˈmand-ˌsīd \


    1: of, relating to, or being an economic theory that advocates use of government spending and growth in the money supply to stimulate the demand for goods and services and therefore expand economic activity

    Origin: 1980 ;

    [Noun]  | "demand" 


    1: something that someone insists upon having;


      * e.g., " ... agreed to the customer's demand for a refund "




    2: the state of being sought after especially for purchase;


      * e.g., " ... a steadily declining demand for film cameras "



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    3: something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable;


      * e.g., " ... we are very confident that our new employee is fully equal to the demands of the job "



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    [Verb]  | "demand" 


    1: to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority;


      * e.g., " ... the losing party demanded a recount of the votes cast in the election "




    2: to have as a requirement;


      * e.g., " ... a task that demands one's unremitting attention "



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    3: to set or receive as a price;


      * e.g., " ... superstars of the big screen who demand millions for appearing in a movie "



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     [ "in demand" ]

    1: Someone that lots of boys or girls want to get with, either for a one night stand or a long-term relationship; Someone who is so popular he/she doesn't have time to hangout with everyone that wants to hangout.

      * e.g.,  ... Girl 1: That Michael kid is so in demand. I would totally sleep with him right now. Girl 2: OMG I know right! He's so dreamy. 

     [ "on demand" ]

    1: that thing that you watch, after paying 5$ then sit in your room crying about what you did.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude im bored, i guess ill watch On Demand before mom and dad get home. 

     [ "on demand" ]

    2: and yes, your parents will see, "Chezkelsovokian Virgins Unleashed 34" on the bill.

     [ "demanding" ]

    1: to request something in a forceful urgent manner

      * e.g.,  ... The lady was very demanding with the people on the phone. 

     [ "On Demand" ]

    1:  To be prepared to provide a good or service immediatly.

      * e.g.,  ...  "Sally was on demand for when bob wanted his beer." 

     [ "On Demand" ]

    2:  A prostitute or person who is ready and willing at a moments notice to go to a location and perform sexual acts, either for free or a fee, and is usually highly desired for their services.

      * e.g.,  ...  "That hooker is on demand tonight, she's got 4 high paying johns lined up." 

     [ "On Demand" ]

    3:  A cable- provided form of watching television by which previously aired programs (usually not worth watching) are accessed by a user via their Digital Cable box to be viewed (either for free or for a small fee) for a period of 24 hours. The user can control the program as if it were on DVD or VHS.

      * e.g.,  ...  "The cable company launched its OnDemand service last week for its digital users, but no one uses it because it's not up to par yet." 

     [ "on demand" ]

    1: To get something "on demand" or "on-demand" is to get it whenever you want it, usually using the Internet.

      * e.g.,  ... I can get music on demand at (website), and movies on demand with pay-per-view. 

     [ "demanding" ]

    1: your wife

      * e.g.,  ... James: Hey, why don't you stay out with the guys tonight? We gonna go grab a couple of beers. 

     [ "on demand" ]

    1: a program found in the Comcast Digital Cable menu. Turn to channel 1 and the screen will turn black for a few seconds and will say: One Moment Please. Then this menu will show up and you pick the categories, movies, shows, and music. The HBO, Cinemax, Starz, Showtime & TMC On-Demand is free. The other movies, which are brought to you by Comcast, which are new releases within 2-3 years will cost you about $00-$00.

      * e.g.,  ... Comcast Digital Cable Guy: Hey where do you think your going buddy? 

     [ "Demandments" ]

    1: When someone who (usually a tyrannical narcissist psychopath or sociopath that : intently & insisting by Demanding with the authority , commanding

      * e.g.,  ... When her eyes turn black & she goes Bezerker, she’s absolutely unstoppable wether m her Demandments 

     [ "Demandation" ]

    1: An absurd commandment.

      * e.g.,  ... Ian made the demandation for Christiane to wear her hair a messy bun. 

     [ "Demand" ]

    1: The act of constantly whining and making "MERRRRR"-like sounds in order to get exactly what you want.

      * e.g.,  ... Lacey: Give me your cardi 

     [ "Demand" ]

    2: Usually followed by a high pitched laugh and complete denial of ones own demanding

      * e.g.,  ... Lauren: But im cold 

     [ "Demand" ]

    3: If demands are not met, demander gets in a BIG FAT MOOD until you feel guilty and give in to the demand.

      * e.g.,  ... Lacey: Your so selfish, im cold 

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