satisfaction

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

(noun)

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

See satisfaction in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a satisfying or being satisfied
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

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.
a. Compensation for injury or loss; reparation.
b. The opportunity to avenge a wrong; vindication.
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

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