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   sat·is·fac·tion

   /ˌsadəsˈfakSHən/

   noun

   • 1. fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this: "he smiled with satisfaction" Similar contentmentcontentednesscontentpleasuregratificationfulfillmenthappinesssense of well-beingpridesense of achievementdelightjoyenjoymentrelishtriumphself-satisfactionsmugnesscomplacencyarchaic:self-contentfulfillmentgratificationappeasementassuagementOpposite dissatisfactiondispleasurediscontent
   • ▪ the payment of a debt or fulfillment 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"
   • ▪ Christ's atonement for sin.
   • ▪ the opportunity to defend one's honor in a duel: "I demand the satisfaction of a gentleman"

   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 fulfillment of the observance required by the confessor, in contrast with the current meaning ‘fulfillment of one's own expectations’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › satisfactionSatisfaction Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSATISFACTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done something you wanted to do: She looked at the finished painting with satisfaction. She derived / obtained great satisfaction from/out of helping other people. For me, job satisfaction is more important than the money.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › satisfactionSatisfaction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsatisfaction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of satisfaction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › satisfactionSatisfaction - definition of satisfaction by The Free Dictionary

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   satisfaction - act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services"

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsatisfaction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   satisfaction the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something or when something that you wanted to happen does happen: He derived great satisfaction from knowing that his son was happy.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › satisfaction_nsatisfaction, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    What does the noun satisfaction mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun satisfaction, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. satisfaction has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › satisfactionSatisfaction Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    SATISFACTION meaning: 1 : a happy or pleased feeling because of something that you did or something that happened to you; 2 : the act of providing what is needed or desired the act of satisfying a need or desire.