What it means
- (noun) A formal request for something.
- (noun) That which is required by authority; especially, a quota of supplies or necessaries.
- (noun) A call; an invitation; a summons. “a requisition for a public meeting”
- (verb) To demand something, especially for a military need of staff, supplies or transport.
Word notes
The term 'requisition' emerges from the Latin root 'requirere,' meaning 'to seek again' or 'to ask for.' This morphological structure reveals its connection to related words like 'require' and 'request,' all of which involve the act of seeking or demanding something. As a noun, it signifies a formal request, often in a bureaucratic or administrative context, while as a verb, it denotes the action of making such a request. This word is frequently used in legal, military, and business environments, highlighting its significance in formal procedures where the acquisition of resources or services is required. Understanding its usage can illuminate the processes of procurement and allocation in various fields.
Letter analysis
- Requisition contains 11 letters: 6 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 9 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 4.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 20.
Sub-words
- inquisitor
- inquiries
- inquires
- neuritis
- question
- routines
- squinter
- inquest
- inquire
- ironies
- noisier
- orients
- routine
- stonier
- tonsure
- torques
- unities
- initio
- insert
- insure
- inters
- intros
- inures
- nosier
- orient
- ouster
- quiets
- quines
- quires
- quoits
- quotes
- routes
- senior
- sequin
- sortie
- squint
- squire
- squirt
- stoner
- suitor
- tenors
- tensor
- tinier
- tonier
- toques
- torque
- tuners
- unites
- unrest
- unties
- euros
- inert
- inset
- inter
- intro
- inure
- irons
- niter
- nites
Related words
Other 11-letter words
- abandonment
- abbreviated
- abbreviates
- abdications
- aberrations
- abjurations
- abnormality
- abominating
- abomination
- aboriginals
- abortionist
- abracadabra
- abridgement
- abridgments
- abrogations
- absenteeism
- abstentions
- abstracting
Words starting with REQ
- request
- requested
- requester
- requesting
- requests
- requiem
- requiems
- require
- required
- requirement
- requirements
- requires
- requiring
- requisite
- requisites
- requisitioned
- requisitioning
- requisitions
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Words ending with ION
Common questions
What does Requisition mean?
A formal request for something.
How many letters are in Requisition?
Requisition has 11 letters.
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