Demand vs. Command

Demand vs. Command — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Demand and Command

Demandnoun

The desire to purchase goods and services.

Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply.

Commandnoun

An order to do something.

I was given a command to cease shooting.

Demandnoun

(economics) The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to buy at a particular price.

Commandnoun

The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.

to have command of an army

Demandnoun

A forceful claim for something.

Modern society is responding to women's demands for equality.

Commandnoun

power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.

he had command of the situationEngland has long held command of the seaa good command of language
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Demandnoun

A requirement.

His job makes many demands on his time.There is a demand for voluntary health workers in the poorer parts of Africa and Asia.

Commandnoun

A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.

General Smith was placed in command.

Demandnoun

An urgent request.

She couldn't ignore the newborn baby's demands for attention.

Commandnoun

The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.

Demandnoun

An order.

Commandnoun

(military) A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.

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Demandnoun

(electricity supply) More precisely peak demand or peak load, a measure of the maximum power load of a utility's customer over a short period of time; the power load integrated over a specified time interval.

Commandnoun

Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.

Demandverb

To request forcefully.

I demand to see the manager.

Commandnoun

(computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.

Demandverb

To claim a right to something.

The bank is demanding the mortgage payment.

Commandnoun

(baseball) The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.

He's got good command tonight.

Demandverb

To ask forcefully for information.

I demand an immediate explanation.

Commandverb

(transitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

The soldier was commanded to cease firing.The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner.

Demandverb

To require of someone.

This job demands a lot of patience.

Commandverb

(transitive) To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.

to command an army or a ship

Demandverb

(legal) To issue a summons to court.

Commandverb

(transitive) To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.

he commanded silenceIf thou be the son of God, command that these stones be made bread. (Mat. IV. 3.)

Demandnoun

the ability and desire to purchase goods and services;

the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhipsthe demand exceeded the supply

Commandverb

(transitive) to dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.

Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)

Demandnoun

an urgent or peremptory request;

his demands for attention were unceasing

Commandverb

(transitive) To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.

A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people.Justice commands the respect and affections of the people.The best goods command the best price.This job commands a salary of £30,000.

Demandnoun

a condition requiring relief;

she satisfied his need for affectionGod has no need of men to accomplish His workthere is a demand for jobs

Commandverb

(transitive) To hold, to control the use of.

The fort commanded the bay.

Demandnoun

the act of demanding;

the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money

Commandverb

To have a view, as from a superior position.

Demandnoun

required activity;

the requirements of his work affected his healththere were many demands on his time

Commandverb

(obsolete) To direct to come; to bestow.

Demandverb

request urgently and forcefully;

The victim's family is demanding compensationThe boss demanded that he be fired immediatelyShe demanded to see the manager

Commandnoun

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

Demandverb

require as useful, just, or proper;

It takes nerve to do what she didsuccess usually requires hard workThis job asks a lot of patience and skillThis position demands a lot of personal sacrificeThis dinner calls for a spectacular dessertThis intervention does not postulates a patient's consent

Commandnoun

a military unit or region under the control of a single officer

Demandverb

claim as due or just;

The bank demanded payment of the loan

Commandnoun

the power or authority to command;

an admiral in command

Demandverb

lay legal claim to

Commandnoun

availability for use;

the materials at the command of the potters grew

Demandverb

summon to court

Commandnoun

a position of highest authority;

the corporation has just undergone a change in command

Demandverb

ask to be informed of;

I demand an explanation

Commandnoun

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity;

a good command of French

Commandnoun

(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

Commandverb

be in command of;

The general commanded a huge army

Commandverb

make someone do something

Commandverb

demand as one's due;

This speaker commands a high feeThe author commands a fair hearing from his readers

Commandverb

look down on;

The villa dominates the town

Commandverb

exercise authoritative control or power over;

control the budgetCommand the military forces