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1. (n.) satisfaction
the state or feeling of being satisfied; contentment; pleasure.
2. satisfaction
a cause or means of fulfillment or contentment.
3. satisfaction
the act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
4. satisfaction
confident acceptance of something as satisfactory, dependable, true, etc.
5. satisfaction
reparation or compensation, as for a wrong or injury.
6. satisfaction
the opportunity to redress or right a wrong, as by a duel.
7. satisfaction
payment or discharge, as of a debt or obligation.
8. satisfaction
an act of doing penance or making reparation for venial sin.
9. satisfaction
the penance or reparation made.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME < AF < L satisfactiō=satisfac(ere) to give satisfaction (satis enough +facere to make, do1) +-tiō -tion)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) satisfaction
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
"the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction"
2. (noun) gratification, satisfaction
state of being gratified or satisfied
"dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time"
3. (noun) atonement, expiation, satisfaction
compensation for a wrong
"we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"
4. (noun) satisfaction
(law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation
"the full and final satisfaction of the claim"
5. (noun) satisfaction
act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite
"the satisfaction of their demand for better services"
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1. (noun) satisfaction
the feeling of being happy with what you have or have achieved
the patients' satisfaction with their medical care; the satisfaction you get from helping others; the satisfaction of knowing he was right.
2. satisfaction
sth that brings you satisfaction
My work is one of the greatest satisfactions in my life.
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Satisfaction
the act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands
2. (noun) Satisfaction
settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation
3. (noun) Satisfaction
that which satisfies or gratifies; atonement
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