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satisfaction definition

sat·is·fac·tion (sat′is fak′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a satisfying or being satisfied
  2. something that satisfies; specif.,
    1. anything that brings gratification, pleasure, or contentment
    2. settlement of debt; discharge of obligation
    3. reparation for injury or insult
    4. Theol. atonement for sin

Etymology: ME satisfaccioun < OFr satisfaction < L satisfactio

satisfaction Idioms

give satisfaction

  1. to satisfy
  2. to accept a challenge to duel

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satisfaction Synonyms

satisfaction

n.

  1. The act of satisfying

    gratification, fulfillment, achievement, reparation, atonement, settlement, recompense, compensation, amends, indemnification, redemption, conciliation, propitiation, indulgence, liquidation, amusement.

  2. The state or feeling of being satisfied

    comfort, pleasure, well-being, content, contentment, gladness, delight, bliss, joy, happiness, relief, comfort, complacency, peace of mind, ease, heart's ease, serenity, contentedness, cheerfulness.

    Antonyms dissatisfaction*, unhappiness*, discontent. *

  3. Something that satisfies

    treat, entertainment, refreshment, remuneration, meed, prize, reward, prosperity, good fortune; see also aid 1, blessing 2.

  4. Reparation

    reimbursement, repayment, compensation; see reparation 2.


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satisfaction Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • express: The committee expressed general satisfaction with the progress to date relating to the site.

Noun used with modifier

  • customer: Worse for Mercedes, the customer satisfaction surveys backed the gossip.

Adjective modifier

  • immense: The technical improvement, championship successes and popularity of the UKTSDF over the years have naturally been a source of immense satisfaction.

Modifies a noun

  • survey: Worse for Mercedes, the customer satisfaction surveys backed the gossip.

Preposition: in

  • industry*: Research shows that Ulster Bank has one of the highest rates of customer satisfaction in the industry*.
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satisfaction quotes

'Cricket,'said Raffles,'like everything else, is a good enough sport until you discover a better. As a source of excitement it isn't in it with other things you wot of Bunny, and theinvoluntarycomparison becomes a bore. What's the satisfaction of taking a man's wicket when you want his spoons?' 414

-Hornung, E(rnest) W(illiam)

I can't get no satisfaction I can't get no girl reaction. 432

-Jagger, Mick and Richards, Keith

Nay, good sir, be not so violent; with speed I cannot render satisfaction Unto the dear companion of my soul, Virginity, whom I thus long have lived with, And part with it so rude and suddenly. Can such friends divide, never to meet again, Without a solemn farewell?

-Middleton,Thomas

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