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   satisfaction

   /ˌsatɪsˈfakʃn/

   noun

   • 1. fulfilment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this: "I looked round with satisfaction" Similar contentmentcontentednesscontentpleasuregratificationfulfilmenthappinesssense of well-beingpridesense of achievementdelightjoyenjoymentrelishtriumphself-satisfactionsmugnesscomplacencyarchaic:self-contentfulfilmentgratificationappeasementassuagementOpposite dissatisfactiondispleasurediscontent
   • 2. the payment of a debt or fulfilment 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"
   • ▪ the opportunity to defend one's honour in a duel: historical "I demand the satisfaction of a gentleman"
   • 3. Christ's atonement for sin.

   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 fulfilment of the observance required by the confessor, in contrast with the current meaning ‘fulfilment of one's own expectations’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSATISFACTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to the satisfaction of sb (also to sb's satisfaction) if something is done to someone's satisfaction, they are happy with the result : Was the work successfully completed to the client's satisfaction?

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word satisfaction, from religious to legal to psychological contexts. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of satisfaction.

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

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

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   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.

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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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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word satisfaction in English. Find out how to express satisfaction in different contexts, such as achieving something, fulfilling a need, or dealing with a complaint.