need
noun [ C, usually plural ]
uk/niːd/ ussomething that you must have in order to live a satisfactory life or to achieve a particular thing:
business/consumer/customer needs One of the company's strengths is its ability to develop truly innovative products to meet consumer needs.
changing/evolving needs We need to keep up with the rapidly changing needs of high-tech industry.
meet/respond to/satisfy needs The research will assess how effectively the supply chain has met customer needs.
address/assess/understand sb's needs