Word
requisition
Phoneticsreq·ui·si·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹɛkwəˈzɪʃən/
UK/ɹˌɛkwɪsˈɪʃən/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. an official request for something that you need, like supplies or equipment. It is often used in a formal setting like an office, a hospital, or the military.
n. a formal, written demand or request for the use or supply of something. Frequently used in administrative, military, or legal contexts to initiate the procurement of resources.
Examples
“The manager signed the requisition for new office chairs.”
“The hospital staff submitted an urgent requisition for additional surgical masks during the flu season.”
“Under emergency protocols, the commanding officer issued a formal requisition for civilian vehicles to transport the injured to the nearest medical facility.”
Examples
simple
“The manager signed the requisition for new office chairs.”
contextual
“The hospital staff submitted an urgent requisition for additional surgical masks during the flu season.”
complex
“Under emergency protocols, the commanding officer issued a formal requisition for civilian vehicles to transport the injured to the nearest medical facility.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “requisition” in context.
Verb
01. authorize requisition
“Only the senior manager is permitted to authorize a requisition of this size.”
verb + noun
02. cancel requisition
“We had to cancel the requisition because the project budget was reduced.”
verb + noun
03. process requisition
“The administrative team is working to process the requisition as quickly as possible.”
verb + noun
04. requisition arrives
“Work on the repairs will begin as soon as the requisition arrives at the warehouse.”
noun + verb
05. submit requisition
“Please submit a requisition to the procurement office for any new hardware.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. formal requisition
“The department head submitted a formal requisition for ten new workstations.”
adj + noun
07. pending requisition
“We have several pending requisitions that need approval before the end of the quarter.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. requisition for
“The captain signed a requisition for more ammunition and fuel.”
noun + prep
09. requisition form
“You must fill out a requisition form to request access to the archives.”
noun + noun
10. fill out a requisition
“Staff members are required to fill out a requisition for all office expenses.”
11. place a requisition for
“The laboratory needs to place a requisition for more chemical reagents.”
12. subject to requisition
“During the emergency, all private vehicles were subject to requisition by the military.”
Usage
Countable when referring to the document itself; uncountable when referring to the act of demanding supplies.
Real-World Examples
“It was not until his Christmas feast of 1240 that he added rabbits to his requisition list.” “PARIS, March 23 (Reuters) - The French government has renewed the requisition order requiring three employees to return to work at the Fos-sur-Mer fuel depot in southern France to secure petrol supplies for the region, an energy ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.” “France's energy ministry said on Wednesday it had launched requisitioning proceedings at Esso France's (ESSF.PA), opens new tab Gravenchon-Port Jerome depot to secure petrol supplies following weeks-long strikes in the industry.” “The French government on Wednesday started the process of requisitioning workers at petrol depots of ExxonMobil’s French branch Esso in an attempt to ensure that service stations around the country are supplied with badly needed fuel amid an ongoing strike, saying shortages are becoming “unbearable” to too many in the country.” Etymology
From Middle English requisicion, from Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio. By surface analysis, requisit(e) + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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