# requisition

/ˌɹɛkwəˈzɪʃən/ (US) · /ɹˌɛkwɪsˈɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/requisition
Updated: 2026-10-12

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Countable when referring to the document itself; uncountable when referring to the act of demanding supplies.

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