requisition
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/
KK: /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/
noun
Definition
A formal written request for something that is needed or required.
Example
The company submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
Conversation
Hey, did you submit the requisition for the new office supplies?
Not yet, I'm still waiting for the manager's approval.
I hope it gets approved soon; we really need those items.
Yeah, I know! I'll follow up with him this afternoon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
request
demand
order
Antonyms
offer
supply
gift
transitive verb
Definition
To formally request or demand something, often for official or military purposes.
Example
The army had to requisition supplies for the upcoming mission.
Tense Forms
Past: requisitioned
Past Participle: requisitioned
Conversation
Did you hear that the army had to requisition supplies again?
Yeah, I read about that; it sounds pretty serious.
I wonder how often they have to requisition stuff like that.
Root Explanation
Requisition is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "quaerere" (meaning to seek or ask). The word describes the act of seeking or asking for something again, often in a formal or official manner.
Memory Tip
Think of 'seeking again' — 're-' means again, and 'quaerere' means to seek. This helps you remember that requisition is about formally asking for something again.
Visually Confused Words
reacquisition
prerequisition
preinquisition
nonrequisition
perquisition
prequestion
inquisition
acquisition