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Satisfaction

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Noun

1. satisfaction

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

Example Sentences:
'the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction'

2. gratification, satisfaction

state of being gratified or satisfied

Example Sentences:
'dull repetitious work gives no gratification'
'to my immense gratification he arrived on time'

3. atonement, expiation, satisfaction

compensation for a wrong

Example Sentences:
'we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store'

4. satisfaction

(law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation

Example Sentences:
'the full and final satisfaction of the claim'

5. satisfaction

act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite

Example Sentences:
'the satisfaction of their demand for better services'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Satisfaction

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noun
1. 
the act of satisfying or state of being satisfied
2. 
the fulfilment of a desire
3. 
the pleasure obtained from such fulfilment
4. 
a source of fulfilment
5. 
reparation or compensation for a wrong done or received
6. Roman Catholic Church, Church of England
the performance by a repentant sinner of a penance
7. Christianity
the atonement for sin by the death of Christ

Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

Satisfaction

see synonyms of satisfaction
noun
1. 
a satisfying or being satisfied
2. 
something that satisfies
; specif.,
a. 
anything that brings gratification, pleasure, or contentment
b. 
settlement of debt; discharge of obligation
c. 
reparation for injury or insult
d.  Theology
atonement for sin

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Satisfaction

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n.
1.
a. The fulfillment or gratification of a desire, need, or appetite: wanted more space and found satisfaction in a new apartment.
b. Pleasure or contentment derived from such gratification: took satisfaction in being vindicated.
c. An instance of being satisfied or a source of gratification: "Cultivate some artistic talent, for you will find it the most durable of satisfactions" (Randolph Bourne).
2. Assurance beyond doubt or question; complete conviction: You must prove your case to the satisfaction of the court.
3.
a. Compensation for injury or loss; reparation.
b. The opportunity to avenge a wrong; vindication.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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