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   Sat·is·fac·tion

   /ˌsadəsˈfakSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this: "he smiled with satisfaction" Similar contentmentcontentednesscontentpleasuregratificationfulfillmenthappinesssense of well-beingpridesense of achievementdelightjoyenjoymentrelishtriumphself-satisfactionsmugnesscomplacencyarchaic:self-contentfulfillmentgratificationappeasementassuagementOpposite dissatisfactiondispleasurediscontent
   • ▪ the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation or claim: "in full and final satisfaction of the claim" Similar compensationrecompensereparationrestitutionrepaymentpaymentsettlementreimbursementindemnificationindemnitydamagesredressamendsatonementjusticerequitalretributionquid pro quoOpposite loss
   • ▪ what is felt to be owed or due to one, especially in reparation of an injustice or wrong: "the work will come to a halt if the electricity and telephone people don't get satisfaction"
   • ▪ Christ's atonement for sin.
   • ▪ the opportunity to defend one's honor in a duel: "I demand the satisfaction of a gentleman"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin satisfactio(n-), from satisfacere ‘satisfy, content’ (see satisfy). The earliest recorded use referred to the last part of religious penance after ‘contrition’ and ‘confession’: this involved fulfillment of the observance required by the confessor, in contrast with the current meaning ‘fulfillment of one's own expectations’.

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   noun. sat· is· fac· tion. 1. a. : the act or fact of satisfying. b. : execution of an accord by performance of the substituted obligation often used in the phrase accord and satisfaction compare accord sense 3, transaction sense 3. c.

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   Synonyms for SATISFACTION: contentment, enjoyment, pleasure, happiness, content, delight, joy, gratification; Antonyms of SATISFACTION: dissatisfaction, discontent, unhappiness, displeasure, misery, sadness, sorrow, anguish.

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   SATISFACTION definition: 1. a pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done…. Learn more.

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   Satisfaction definition: an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.. See examples of SATISFACTION used in a sentence.

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   Add to word list. B2 [ C or U ] a pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done something you wanted to do: She looked at the finished painting with satisfaction. She derived / obtained great satisfaction from/out of helping other people.

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   Satisfaction is the act of fulfilling a need, desire, or appetite, or the feeling gained from such fulfillment. Satisfaction means you’ve had enough — in a good way. When a product says "Satisfaction guaranteed" it means you’ll like it or they'll give you your money back.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsatisfaction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of satisfaction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSATISFACTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SATISFACTION definition: 1. the pleasant feeling you have when you get something that you wanted or do something that you…. Learn more.

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    satisfaction meaning, definition, what is satisfaction: a feeling of happiness or pleasure becau...: Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSATISFACTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    4 days ago · Satisfaction is the pleasure that you feel when you do something or get something that you wanted or needed to do or get. She felt a small glow of satisfaction. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress so far. [ + with] I doubt I'll ever get rich, but I get job satisfaction.