1. an urgent request or requirement
2. the desire or need for goods or services by consumers
Usage: economics

1. to ask for something forcefully or urgently
2. to require or need something

Examples

• The workers made a demand for higher wages.
• There is high demand for electric cars this year.
• The teacher demanded silence in the classroom.
• This job demands attention to detail.
• Consumer demand drives the economy.
• She demanded an explanation for the delay.
• The situation demands immediate action.