satisfaction

Satisfaction is getting what you wanted or desired or the payment of a debt.

(noun)

  1. An example of satisfaction is feeling content after you get a good job and get married.
  2. An example of satisfaction is when you repay your credit card bill in full.

YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright © 2013 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See satisfaction in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a satisfying or being satisfied
  2. something that satisfies; specif.,
    1. anything that brings gratification, pleasure, or contentment
    2. settlement of debt; discharge of obligation
    3. reparation for injury or insult
    4. Theol. atonement for sin

Origin: ME satisfaccioun < OFr satisfaction < L satisfactio

See satisfaction in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The fulfillment or gratification of a desire, need, or appetite.
    b. Pleasure or contentment derived from such gratification.
    c. A source or means of gratification.
  2. a. Compensation for injury or loss; reparation.
    b. The opportunity to avenge a wrong; vindication.
  3. Assurance beyond doubt or question; complete conviction.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin satisfactiō, satisfactiōn-, amends

Origin: , from satisfactus

Origin: , past participle of satisfacere, to satisfy; see satisfy

.

Learn more about satisfaction

link/cite print suggestion box