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Satisfaction

Satisfaction Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Satisfaction? [n] act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services" [n] the contentment you feel when you have done something right; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction" [n] compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store" [n] state of being gratified; great satisfaction; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Satisfaction: atonement \| expiation \| gratification Related Terms \| Find terms related to Satisfaction: See Also \| amends \| complacence \| complacency \| contentment \| damages \| emotional state \| fulfillment \| fulfillment \| fulfilment \| fulfilment \| glee \| gloat \| gloating \| gratification \| indemnification \| indemnity \| pride \| quality of life \| redress \| restitution \| self-complacency \| self-satisfaction \| spirit Satisfaction In Webster's Dictionary \Sat`is*fac"tion\, n. [OE. satisfaccioun, F. satisfaction, fr. L. satisfactio, fr. satisfacere to satisfy. See {Satisfy}.] 1. The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands. The mind having a power to suspend the execution and satisfaction of any of its desires. --Locke. 2. Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation. We shall make full satisfaction. --Shak. 3. That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement. Die he, or justice must; unless for him Some other, able, and as willing, pay The rigid satisfaction, death for death. --Milton. Syn: Contentment; content; gratification; pleasure; recompense; compensation; amends; remuneration; indemnification; atonement.

Satisfaction Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Satisfaction?

[n] act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services"
[n] the contentment you feel when you have done something right; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction"
[n] compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"
[n] state of being gratified; great satisfaction; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Satisfaction: atonement | expiation | gratification

Related Terms | Find terms related to Satisfaction:

Satisfaction In Webster's Dictionary

\Sat`is*fac"tion\, n. [OE. satisfaccioun, F.
satisfaction, fr. L. satisfactio, fr. satisfacere to satisfy.
See {Satisfy}.]
1. The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied;
   gratification of desire; contentment in possession and
   enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with
   its desires or demands.

         The mind having a power to suspend the execution and
         satisfaction of any of its desires.   --Locke.

2. Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment;
   indemnification; adequate compensation.

         We shall make full satisfaction.      --Shak.

3. That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement.

         Die he, or justice must; unless for him Some other,
         able, and as willing, pay The rigid satisfaction,
         death for death.                      --Milton.

Syn: Contentment; content; gratification; pleasure;
     recompense; compensation; amends; remuneration;
     indemnification; atonement.

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