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requesting

Pronunciation: [rɪˈkwɛstɪŋ]

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Learn how to use requesting in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “asking for something”

(verb) to ask for something that you would like to have or need. When you request something, you are politely saying what you want.

Example

She is requesting a day off from school to spend time with her family.

Example

He is not requesting help even though he really needs it.

Example

Are you requesting any special accommodations for the trip?

Context: “computer usage”

(verb) to ask a computer or system for something, like information or access. For example, when you want to see an online webpage, you are sending a request to the server.

Example

I am requesting the latest update from the server to fix the issue.

Example

The software is not requesting the necessary permissions to proceed.

Example

What are you requesting from the database right now?

How to pronounce requesting

Pronunciation: [rɪˈkwɛstɪŋ]

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