The noun request has 2 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (10) request, petition, postulation -- (a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority)
2. (4) request, asking -- (the verbal act of requesting)
Overview of verb request
The verb request has 3 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (11) request, bespeak, call for, quest -- (express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service")
2. (7) request -- (ask (a person) to do something; "She asked him to be here at noon"; "I requested that she type the entire manuscript")
3. request -- (inquire for (information); "I requested information from the secretary")