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satisfaction
[ sat-is-fak-shuhn ]
noun
- an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
- the state of being satisfied; contentment.
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- the cause or means of being satisfied.
- confident acceptance of something as satisfactory, dependable, true, etc.
- reparation or compensation, as for a wrong or injury.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
- the opportunity to redress or right a wrong, as by a duel.
- payment or discharge, as of a debt or obligation.
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- Ecclesiastical.
- an act of doing penance or making reparation for venial sin.
- the penance or reparation made.
satisfaction
/ ˌæɪˈæʃə /
noun
- the act of satisfying or state of being satisfied
- the fulfilment of a desire
- the pleasure obtained from such fulfilment
- a source of fulfilment
- reparation or compensation for a wrong done or received
- RC Church Church of England the performance by a repentant sinner of a penance
- Christianity the atonement for sin by the death of Christ
Other Word Forms
- i·ڲtDz· adjective
- i·ڲtDz· adjective
- ԴDzȴ··ڲtDz noun
- ȴ··ڲtDz noun
- p·i·ڲtDz noun
- ܲd·i·ڲtDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of satisfaction1
Word History and Origins
Origin of satisfaction1
Example Sentences
"The best satisfaction we derive from this is when you get a text message from the mum to say 'thank you, you guys are amazing'," he says.
During "cordial talks" on Saturday, the parties expressed satisfaction with "good existing bilateral relations" and a "common commitment to protect the right to freedom of religion and conscience", the Vatican said in a statement.
Ayatollah Khamenei expressed satisfaction with the first round of talks, saying it was "implemented well".
In that moment, there was a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction from Lue and the Clippers because they had exceeded expectations and finished in the fifth spot in the NBA’s competitive Western Conference.
For example, the dexterous hands of the Baby Ochi proved difficult to get to Saxon’s satisfaction given the scale and the film’s budget.
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