satisfaction
ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən
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Definition of satisfaction - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
emotioncontentment derived from being at ease in one's situation
  • Her satisfaction with her new home was evident.
contentment fulfillment
2.
psychologyfulfillment of a need or desire
  • She found satisfaction in helping others.
contentment fulfillment gratification
3.
justiceRarecompensation for an injury or wrongRare
  • They received satisfaction for the damages through the court.
amends compensation reparation
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Expressions with satisfaction

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feel happy because a need or desire is met
I get satisfaction from helping others.
the degree to which customers are happy with a product or service
The company improved customer satisfaction by offering better support.
feel happy or pleased because of something
She gets satisfaction out of helping others.
feeling happy and fulfilled with your work or job
Job satisfaction is important for employee motivation.
in a way that makes all people happy or content
The problem was solved to everybody's satisfaction.
in a way that fully pleases someone or meets all needs
The repairs were done to my complete satisfaction.

Origin of satisfaction

Latin, satis (enough) + facere (to do)

Terms with satisfaction included in their meaning

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fulladj.
satiated
having eaten to satisfaction
happyadj.
satisfaction
satisfied with a situation
okayadv.
satisfaction
in a satisfactory or adequate manner
proudadj.
satisfaction
feeling happy about achievements or qualities
achievement
feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction from achievements
communication
express satisfaction with the amount or degree of something
satisfaction
satisfactory or acceptable in standard
emotion
experiencing pleasure or satisfaction

Examples of satisfaction in a sentence

  • Their satisfaction was clear after the meal.
  • He achieved satisfaction after completing the marathon.
  • The artist felt satisfaction with her latest painting.
  • The victim sought satisfaction through a legal settlement.
  • He demanded satisfaction for the breach of contract.

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  1. French:satisfaction, réparation, ...
  2. German:Zufriedenheit, Befriedigung, ...
  3. Italian:soddisfazione, risarcimento, ...
  4. Spanish:satisfacción, realización, ...
  5. Portuguese:contentamento, compensação, ...
  6. Chinese:满足, 满足感, ...
  7. Japanese:満足, 充足, ...
  8. Arabic:رِضًا, إِشباع, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׂבִיעוּת רָצוֹן, פִּיצוּי, ...
  10. Russian:удовлетворение, удовлетворённость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:задоволення, компенсація, ...
  12. Hindi:संतोष, मुआवजा, ...
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