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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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   What does satisfaction mean?

   • SATISFACTION definition: 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. A good meal provides satisfaction of your hunger.

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   What does it mean if a job was done to your satisfaction?

   • [ U ] The job had to be done to our satisfaction (= to a standard that we approved). Satisfaction is also the condition of having a desire or need fulfilled. have the satisfaction of (doing) sth In our job, we have the satisfaction of knowing we are making a difference. What career values are central to an individual's career satisfaction?

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   What happens if you don't get satisfaction from someone?

   • If you get satisfaction from someone, you get money or an apology from them because you have been treated badly . If you can't get any satisfaction, complain to the park owner. 3. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   • Confinement satisfaction is defined to mean that every the expression being evaluated must be visible from the enclosing method's class. Conversely, every 1 per cent level of satisfaction with government performance elevates the equilibrium level of regime satisfaction by 0.4 per cent.

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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.

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