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 satisfaction satisfaction /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/

noun

  1. () The contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation  ( satisfaction )
    the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
     The chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
    the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
  2. () State of being gratified or satisfied  ( gratification , satisfaction )
    state of being gratified or satisfied
     Dull repetitious work gives no gratification
    dull repetitious work gives no gratification
     To my immense gratification he arrived on time
    to my immense gratification he arrived on time
  3. () Compensation for a wrong  ( atonement , expiation , satisfaction )
    compensation for a wrong
     We were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
    we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
  4. Act of fulfilling a desire, need or appetite  ( satisfaction )
    act of fulfilling a desire, need or appetite
     The satisfaction of their demand for better services
    the satisfaction of their demand for better services
  5. (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation  ( satisfaction )
    (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation
     The full and final satisfaction of the claim
    the full and final satisfaction of the claim