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demands

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //dɪˈmændz// UK //dɪmˈɑːndz// de·mands

n. the difficult things that a job or situation requires you to do. It often refers to the time, energy, or effort you must give to something.

n. the urgent requirements or taxing pressures imposed by a task, situation, or person. Often used in the plural to describe the cumulative strain of professional or personal responsibilities.


SIMPLE

The new job has many physical demands.

CONTEXTUAL

Balancing the demands of a full-time career with the needs of a young family requires excellent time management.

COMPLEX

The relentless demands of the 24-hour news cycle often force journalists to prioritize speed over deep investigative rigor, leading to a more superficial public discourse.

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Commonly used in the plural form when referring to pressures or requirements; often takes the preposition 'on' (e.g., 'demands on my time').

Pitfall

The job has many demandThe job has many demandsWhen referring to the various requirements of a situation, the plural form is almost always required.

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