noun
satisfaction
sa-tihs-FAK-shuhn
noun
1
A feeling of contentment or fulfillment that comes from getting what you need or want.
"There's real satisfaction in finishing a job well done."
"Customer satisfaction is the company's top priority."
2
Compensation or repayment for a wrong or loss.
"He demanded satisfaction for the damage to his car."
How to Use Satisfaction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe pleased feeling of having your needs met, or (more formally) compensation for a wrong.
Common pairings
job satisfaction
customer satisfaction
to everyone's satisfaction
Word Forms
satisfactions plural
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Etymology
From Latin satisfactio, built from satis ("enough") and facere ("to do" or "to make") — literally "the making of enough."