requisition

What does “requisition” mean?

noun.an official order laying claim to the use of property or materials.

SAT Usage

requisition is typically used in contexts related to military, governmental, or organizational operations where resources are allocated or claimed. It emphasizes the formal and authoritative nature of the demand, distinguishing it from more casual terms like "request" or "demand," which lack the official or legal connotation inherent in a requisition.

Common Confusions

Requisition implies a formal and authoritative claim for resources, while request usually suggests a more informal or casual appeal for something needed.

Example Sentences

• The army issued a requisition for all available vehicles.

Word Parts: How to Remember “requisition”

Break “requisition” into its parts: re- (again, back). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.

• Prefix: re- again, back (Latin)