sat·is·fac·tion
Pronounced:
/ˌsætəsˈfækʃən/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural sat·is·fac·tionsMeaning:
1 : a happy or pleased feeling because of something that you did or something that happened to you [noncount] ▪ He gets/derives great satisfaction from volunteering. ▪ the satisfaction of a job well done ▪ There is some satisfaction in knowing I was right. [singular] ▪ She finds a certain satisfaction in helping others. —opposite dissatisfaction
2 [noncount] : the act of providing what is needed or desired : the act of satisfying a need or desire ▪ sexual satisfaction ▪ the satisfaction of his deep craving for love
3 [noncount] formal : a result that deals with a problem or complaint in an acceptable way ▪ I complained to the manager about the poor service but did not get any satisfaction.
4 [count] US : something that makes you happy, pleased, or satisfied ▪ Helping others is one of the greatest satisfactions of my life.
2 [noncount] : the act of providing what is needed or desired : the act of satisfying a need or desire ▪ sexual satisfaction ▪ the satisfaction of his deep craving for love
3 [noncount] formal : a result that deals with a problem or complaint in an acceptable way ▪ I complained to the manager about the poor service but did not get any satisfaction.
4 [count] US : something that makes you happy, pleased, or satisfied ▪ Helping others is one of the greatest satisfactions of my life.
to someone's satisfaction
: so that someone is happy, pleased, or satisfied ▪ The work was not done to my satisfaction. [=I was not satisfied with the work] ▪ The charge must be proved to the satisfaction of the court. [=the court must be convinced that the charge is true]