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derequisition

de·req·ui·si·tion
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dee-rek-wuh-zish-uh n]
    • /diˌrɛk wəˈzɪʃ ən/
    • /ˌdi:.ˌre.kwɪ.ˈzɪʃ.n̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-rek-wuh-zish-uh n]
    • /diˌrɛk wəˈzɪʃ ən/

Definitions of derequisition word

  • verb derequisition to release from military to civilian use 3
  • noun derequisition a freeing of requisitioned property, especially from military to civilian control. 1
  • verb without object derequisition to free requisitioned property. 1
  • verb with object derequisition to return (something that has been requisitioned by the military) to civilian control. 1
  • noun derequisition Return (requisitioned property) to its former owner. 1
  • verb derequisition To return or release something previously requisitioned. 0
See all 6 definitions of derequisition

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Origin of derequisition

First appearance:

before 1940
One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; de- + requisition

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Parts of speech for Derequisition

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Derequisition

derequisition popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

derequisition usage trend in Literature

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