satisfaction

sat·is·fac·tion

S0099000 (săt′ĭs-făk′shən)n.1. a. The fulfillment or gratification of a desire, need, or appetite: wanted more space and found satisfaction in a new apartment.b. Pleasure or contentment derived from such gratification: took satisfaction in being vindicated.c. An instance of being satisfied or a source of gratification: "Cultivate some artistic talent, for you will find it the most durable of satisfactions" (Randolph Bourne).2. Assurance beyond doubt or question; complete conviction: You must prove your case to the satisfaction of the court.3. a. Compensation for injury or loss; reparation.b. The opportunity to avenge a wrong; vindication.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin satisfactiō, satisfactiōn-, amends, from satisfactus, past participle of satisfacere, to satisfy; see satisfy.]

satisfaction

(ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən) n1. the act of satisfying or state of being satisfied2. the fulfilment of a desire3. the pleasure obtained from such fulfilment4. a source of fulfilment5. reparation or compensation for a wrong done or received6. (Ecclesiastical Terms) RC Church Church of England the performance by a repentant sinner of a penance7. (Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity the atonement for sin by the death of Christ[C15: via French from Latin satisfactionem, from satisfacere to satisfy]

sat•is•fac•tion

(ˌsæt ɪsˈfæk ʃən)

n. 1. the state or feeling of being satisfied; contentment; pleasure. 2. a cause or means of fulfillment or contentment. 3. the act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification. 4. confident acceptance of something as satisfactory, dependable, true, etc. 5. reparation or compensation, as for a wrong or injury. 6. the opportunity to redress or right a wrong, as by a duel. 7. payment or discharge, as of a debt or obligation. 8. a. an act of doing penance or making reparation for venial sin. b. the penance or reparation made. [1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French < Latin satisfactiō=satisfac(ere) to give satisfaction (satis enough + facere to make, do¹) + -tiō -tion]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	satisfaction - the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction"contentment - happiness with one's situation in lifepride - satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements; "he takes pride in his son's success"complacence, complacency, self-complacency, self-satisfaction - the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"fulfillment, fulfilment - a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desiresgloat, gloating, glee - malicious satisfactiondissatisfaction - the feeling of being displeased and discontent; "he was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the service he received"
	2.	satisfaction - state of being gratified or satisfied; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time"gratificationemotional state, spirit - the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose"quality of life - your personal satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the cultural or intellectual conditions under which you live (as distinct from material comfort); "the new art museum is expected to improve the quality of life"comfort - satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing; "his friendship was a comfort"; "a padded chair was one of the room's few comforts"
	3.	satisfaction - compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"atonement, expiationamends, damages, indemnification, redress, restitution, indemnity - a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
	4.	satisfaction - (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation; "the full and final satisfaction of the claim"law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"payment - a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
	5.	satisfaction - act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services"change - the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"gratification - the act or an instance of satisfying

satisfaction

noun1. fulfilment, pleasure, achievement, joy, triumph, happiness, relish, glee, gratification, pride, complacency She felt a small glow of satisfaction.
fulfilment pain, shame, frustration, grief, dissatisfaction, unhappiness, annoyance, displeasure2. compensation, damages, justice, amends, settlement, redress, remuneration, reparation, vindication, restitution, reimbursement, atonement, recompense, indemnification, requital Buyers have the right to go to court and demand satifaction.
compensation injury3. contentment, content, comfort, ease, pleasure, well-being, happiness, enjoyment, peace of mind, gratification, satiety, repletion, contentedness a state of satisfaction
contentment discontent, misgivings

satisfaction

nounSomething to make up for loss or damage:amends, compensation, indemnification, indemnity, offset, quittance, recompense, redress, reimbursement, remuneration, reparation, repayment, requital, restitution, setoff.

Translations

欣慰满意满意度满足

satisfy

(ˈsӕtisfai) verb1. to give (a person) enough of what is wanted or needed to take away hunger, curiosity etc. The apple didn't satisfy my hunger; I told him enough to satisfy his curiosity. (使)滿足 （使）满足 2. to please. She is very difficult to satisfy. 使滿意 （使）满意 ˌsatisˈfaction (-ˈfӕkʃən) noun1. the act of satisfying or state of being satisfied. the satisfaction of desires. 滿足 满足，满意 2. pleasure or contentment. Your success gives me great satisfaction. 稱心，滿意 欣慰，满足 ˌsatisˈfactory (-ˈfӕktəri) adjective (negative unsatisfactory) giving satisfaction; good enough to satisfy. Your work is not satisfactory; The condition of the sick man is satisfactory. 令人滿意的 令人满意的ˌsatisˈfactorily (-ˈfӕktə-) adverb 令人滿意地 令人满意地ˈsatisfied adjective (sometimes with with) pleased. I'm satisfied with his progress; a satisfied customer. 感到滿意的 满意的ˈsatisfying adjective pleasing. The story had a satisfying ending. 令人滿意的 令人满意的

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