stated demand

[/ˈsteɪtɪd dɪˈmænd/]
nounpl: stated demands
demanda declarada
1. A demand or requirement that has been explicitly expressed or formally announced
The stated demand of the union was a 10% salary increase.
A demanda declarada do sindicato era um aumento salarial de 10%.
2. In economics and market research, the quantity of goods or services that consumers explicitly say they want to purchase at a given price
The stated demand for electric vehicles has increased significantly in recent surveys.
A demanda declarada por veículos elétricos aumentou significativamente em pesquisas recentes.
3. A formally written or verbally communicated request or requirement in legal, business, or contractual contexts
The contractor's stated demand included completion of the project by March 31st.
A demanda declarada do contratante incluía a conclusão do projeto até 31 de março.
This term is widely used in Brazilian business, labor relations, and economic discussions. In labor disputes, unions often make 'stated demands' as part of formal negotiations. In market research and economics, understanding the difference between 'stated demand' and 'revealed demand' (actual purchasing behavior) is crucial for accurate forecasting. The term carries a formal, official connotation in both Brazilian and American English contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
explicit demandexpressed demanddeclared demandformal requeststated requirement
Antonyms / Antônimos
implied demandlatent demandunstated demandhidden demand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
demanda declarada
Most common and formal usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
demanda explícita
Alternative used in commercial and industrial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
exigência declarada
Often used in labor negotiations and union contexts
Portugal
procura declarada
Portuguese variant; 'procura' is preferred over 'demanda' in European Portuguese

Related Words

demandrequirementrequestspecificationstipulationconditiongrievancepetition

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet the stated demand
satisfy the stated demands
fall short of stated demand
exceed stated demand
respond to stated demand
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