noun
requiring
rih-KWEYE-uh-rihng
noun
1
The act of demanding or needing something.
"The requiring of a deposit surprised some customers."
How to Use Requiring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "require," used as a noun or in ongoing action.
When to use it
Rarely used as a standalone noun; usually appears as the present participle of "require," e.g. "requiring extra care."
Word Forms
requirings plural
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The _____ of a deposit surprised some customers.