Definition Definition

satisfaction - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'satisfaction' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Satisfaction [ n.]
- 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.
- Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation.
- That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement.

Meaning of 'satisfaction' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . satisfaction [ n]
Meaning (1):
- state of being gratified or satisfied
Example in sentence:
  • dull repetitious work gives no gratification;
  • to my immense gratification he arrived on time
Meaning (2):
- the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
Example in sentence:
  • the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
Meaning (3):
- (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation
Example in sentence:
  • the full and final satisfaction of the claim
Meaning (4):
- act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite
Example in sentence:
  • the satisfaction of their demand for better services
Meaning (5):
- compensation for a wrong
Example in sentence:
  • we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store

Nearby Words:

sat satan satanic satanical satanism satanist satanophany satchel sate sated

See 'satisfaction' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Related Definitions

  • Satisfaction
    Satisfaction reflects a person’s judgment of a product’s perceived performance in relationship to expectations. If the performance falls short of ...
  • Job satisfaction
    Job satisfaction refers to an employee’s general attitude toward his or her job. Although job satisfaction is an attitude rather than a behavior,
  • Customer satisfaction
    Customer satisfaction is the extent to which a product perceived performance matches a buyer’s expectations.

Categories

Browse Dictionary