Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of fulfilling a desire, need, or appetite: The state of having a want or requirement met.
   • The contentment or pleasure felt when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation: A feeling of happiness or pleasure because you have achieved something or gotten what you wanted.
   • (Law) The payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation: The act of settling what is legally owed.
   • Compensation or reparation for a wrong or injury: Amends made for an offense or grievance.

Usage and Examples

• General Contentment:
  • She felt a deep sense of satisfaction after completing the marathon.
  • The chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction.
• Fulfillment of a Requirement:
  • The satisfaction of their demand for better services was the committee's primary goal.
• Legal or Formal Settlement:
  • The document confirms the full and final satisfaction of the claim.
• Compensation for a Wrong:
  • We were unable to get satisfaction from the local store regarding the faulty product.

Advanced Usage

• "To the satisfaction of (someone)": In a way that pleases someone or meets their standards.
  • The matter was resolved to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
• "Give satisfaction" (archaic/formal): To provide adequate compensation or reparation, especially for an insult.
  • The duel was fought to give satisfaction for the affront.

Variants and Related Words

• Satisfy (verb): To meet the needs, expectations, or desires of someone; to fulfill.
  • The meal satisfied his hunger.
• Satisfactory (adjective): Adequate; good enough to meet a requirement.
  • His work performance was satisfactory.
• Satisfying (adjective): Providing fulfillment or pleasure.
  • It was a satisfying conclusion to the story.

Synonyms

• Contentment: A state of happiness and satisfaction.
• Fulfillment: The achievement of something desired or promised.
• Gratification: Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.

Idioms and Phrases

• A sense of satisfaction: A feeling of contentment derived from an achievement.
  • Finishing the project gave her a real sense of satisfaction.
• Customer satisfaction: The measurement of how products or services meet or surpass customer expectations.
  • The company's success is based on high customer satisfaction.

Noun

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