Requests: meaning, definitions and examples

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requests

 

[ rɪˈkwɛsts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

internet

A formal written or spoken appeal for something to be done or changed.

Synonyms

appeal, petition, plea

Examples of usage

  • I sent a request for more information.
  • The organization received multiple requests for donations.
Context #2 | Noun

computer science

An act of asking for information or an action to be performed by a software program or a device.

Synonyms

demand, inquiry, query

Examples of usage

  • The client's request was processed by the server.
  • The application handles user requests efficiently.
Context #3 | Verb

formal

Politely or formally ask for something.

Synonyms

ask for, petition, seek

Examples of usage

  • I requested a meeting with the manager.
  • She requested a refund for the faulty product.

Translations

Translations of the word "requests" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedidos

🇮🇳 अनुरोध

🇩🇪 Anfragen

🇮🇩 permintaan

🇺🇦 запити

🇵🇱 prośby

🇯🇵 リクエスト

🇫🇷 demandes

🇪🇸 solicitudes

🇹🇷 istekler

🇰🇷 요청

🇸🇦 طلبات

🇨🇿 žádosti

🇸🇰 požiadavky

🇨🇳 请求

🇸🇮 zahteve

🇮🇸 beiðnir

🇰🇿 өтініштер

🇬🇪 მოთხოვნები

🇦🇿 sorğular

🇲🇽 solicitudes

Etymology

The word 'request' originated from the Middle English word 'requeste', which came from the Old French word 'requeste' meaning 'a request or petition'. The term has been in use since the 14th century and has evolved to its current usage in modern English. Over time, 'request' has become a common term in various fields such as business, technology, and everyday communication.

See also: request, requested, requesting.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,243, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.