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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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   a way of dealing with a complaint or problem that makes the person who complained feel happy: You've sold me a defective product and I demand satisfaction (= you must return my money or give me a new product). [ U ] the act of fulfilling (= achieving) a need or wish: the satisfaction of one's sexual desires. to someone's satisfaction. C2.

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   1. a. : the payment through penance of the temporal punishment incurred by a sin. b. : reparation for sin that meets the demands of divine justice. 2. a. : fulfillment of a need or want. b. : the quality or state of being satisfied : contentment. c. : a source or means of enjoyment : gratification. 3. a.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySATISFACTION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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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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   Satisfaction is the act of fulfilling a need, desire, or appetite, or the feeling gained from such fulfillment. Satisfaction means you’ve had enough — in a good way. When a product says "Satisfaction guaranteed" it means you’ll like it or they'll give you your money back.

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   noun. an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification. the state of being satisfied; contentment. Synonyms: enjoyment, comfort, pleasure. Antonyms: discontent, displeasure. 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.

7. 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › satisfactionsatisfaction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [uncountable, countable] the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something or when something that you wanted to happen does happen; something that gives you this feeling. to gain/get/derive satisfaction from something. a look/smile of satisfaction. with satisfaction She looked back on her career with great satisfaction.