I am not sure whether to use in, on, or for after the word demand in the following sentence:
The continuing demand on high-quality software that is reusable and
easy to maintain and modify after it has been released was a driving
force throughout the 1980’sHow should one deal with this demand in/on/for issue in general?
Answer
In that sentence, you would use demand for.
You use demand for when some entity has want of a resource, as in supply-and-demand economics. Examples would include a high demand for candy canes at Christmastime, or a high demand for beachfront cottages during the summertime.
Demand on is used when a situation is challenging, difficult, or pressure-packed for some entity. For example, at some restaurants, there is a high demand on the kitchen staff during the noontime lunch hour.
In some cases, both could be used, although the meaning would be different. For example:
At tax season, there is a high demand on accountants.
means that accountants work long hours during tax season, but:
At tax season, there is a high demand for accountants.
means that many people hire accountants at tax time.
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