satisfactoriness

/,sætis'fæktərinis/

Thân thiện

The satisfactoriness of the meal was clear from the empty plates.

Definition

Noun: The quality or state of being satisfactory; the degree to which something is adequate, acceptable, or sufficient to meet a need, demand, or requirement.

Usage

"Satisfactoriness" is a formal noun used to describe the characteristic of something that fulfills expectations or requirements adequately. It is often used in evaluative contexts, such as quality assessments, performance reviews, or academic discussions.

Examples

• The satisfactoriness of the final report was confirmed by the client's approval.
• Researchers measured the satisfactoriness of the new software based on user feedback and error rates.
• The contract outlines the minimum standards for the satisfactoriness of the delivered materials.

Advanced Usage

• Conceptual Use: The term is often used in philosophy, psychology, and quality management to discuss abstract standards. For example, one might debate the satisfactoriness of a moral theory or a set of criteria.
• Comparative Use: It can be used with modifiers to indicate degree (e.g., , , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Satisfactory (adjective): Adequate, acceptable, fulfilling requirements.
  • The results were satisfactory.
• Satisfy (verb): To meet a need, expectation, or requirement.
  • The solution must satisfy all conditions.
• Satisfaction (noun): The feeling of pleasure or fulfillment when a need or desire is met.
  • Customer satisfaction is our priority.

Synonyms

• Adequacy
• Acceptability
• Sufficiency
• Competence

Antonyms

• Unsatisfactoriness
• Inadequacy
• Deficiency
• Insufficiency

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of giving satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement