requested

Requested is the past participle of the verb request and can function as an adjective. As a verb form, it marks completed action in the past; as an adjective, it describes something that has been asked for or sought. In formal writing, phrases such as "the requested documents" or "the requested information" are common to indicate items that have been asked to be provided or addressed rather than spontaneously supplied.

Etymology: The word derives from Old French requeste, from Latin requirere meaning to seek again or to require. The English noun request and the verb to request date from Middle English, with the past participle requested forming in modern usage.

Usage notes: "As requested" is a frequent expression indicating compliance with prior instructions. "Requested by" labels items or actions at the insistence of a person or authority. "Requested items" often appear in administrative, legal, or procurement contexts. The term retains a formal tone and is common in documents, emails, and checklists.

Related terms include request, requesting, requester, and requisition. While closely related, "requested" specifically denotes the completion of a prior request and is less common as a stand-alone noun.