Etymology:
< Latin dēsīderātum thing desired, neuter of dēsīderāt-us , past participle of dēsīderāre
Something for which a desire or longing is felt; something wanting and required or desired. (OED)
"Poke around the site and these are some of the desiderata you'll find, along with the amounts that various Task Rabbits have bid to do comparable jobs: 'Sit with me while I do my taxes (and make me do them)' ($33-$45). 'Proofread my wife's novel' ($82-$112). 'Locate a reptile handler who is in legal possession of a rattlesnake' ($47-$65)."
- Patricia Marx, "Outsource yourself: the online way to delegate your chores", 14 January 2013 The New Yorker
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