Satisfaction (Noun)
Meaning 1
Compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The victim's family demanded satisfaction from the company responsible for the accident.
- After being overcharged, I sought satisfaction from the store manager but was met with resistance.
- The community was still seeking satisfaction for the injustices they had suffered during the war.
- We were unable to get satisfaction from the local store, so we took our business elsewhere.
- The apology was a small step towards satisfaction for the harm that had been done.
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Meaning 2
The contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The customer felt a deep sense of satisfaction after finally finding the perfect pair of shoes.
- The team's victory brought immense satisfaction to the fans who had been waiting for years.
- She felt a sense of satisfaction knowing that her donation had made a difference in the community.
- The artist stepped back from her canvas, feeling a sense of satisfaction with her latest creation.
- After months of hard work, he felt a great sense of satisfaction when he finally completed his novel.
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Meaning 3
State of being gratified or satisfied; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- After a long wait, she finally felt a sense of satisfaction when her favorite band took the stage.
- He found great satisfaction in his new hobby, spending hours each day painting and perfecting his craft.
- The athlete's face lit up with satisfaction as she crossed the finish line, setting a new personal record.
- She felt immense satisfaction when she finally solved the puzzle, the answer clicking into place after weeks of struggle.
- His family's love and support gave him a deep sense of satisfaction and comfort in his difficult time.
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Meaning 4
(law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation; "the full and final satisfaction of the claim".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The court ruled that the payment of the outstanding amount would constitute full satisfaction of the debt.
- The creditor was willing to accept a lump sum payment as satisfaction of the loan.
- The settlement agreement provided for the satisfaction of all claims against the company.
- The payment of the judgment debt was made in full satisfaction of the court's order.
- The parties agreed that the transfer of the property would be in satisfaction of the outstanding mortgage.
Meaning 5
Act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The new policy aimed to bring satisfaction to the long-suffering commuters by improving the public transportation system.
- She felt a deep sense of satisfaction after completing her first marathon, a goal she had been working towards for months.
- The restaurant's high-quality food and excellent service ensured the satisfaction of even the most discerning diners.
- The new smartphone model was designed to provide satisfaction to the tech-savvy customers who were looking for advanced features.
- The community organization worked tirelessly to ensure the satisfaction of the residents' demand for better amenities and infrastructure.