Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with satisfactory in British Collocation
satisfactory
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
completely
Neither of these solutions is entirely satisfactory, however.
A different approach might bring you equally satisfactory results.
very
The comany concluded the financial year with highly satisfactory financial results.
mainly
In the sixth form, students’ progress is broadly satisfactory.
fairly
These methods are fairly satisfactory out of doors, but are unlikely to succeed in a cave.
almost not
The result was a barely satisfactory recording interrupted by family conversations.
for both people
It is hoped that a mutually satisfactory approach will be found.
end or result
On satisfactory completion of this course, you will receive a diploma.
answer
There doesn’t seem to be a satisfactory answer to this.
No satisfactory explanation was given for this delay.
progress or performance
The trainee must maintain satisfactory progress at all times.
arrangement
Both parties agreed to a satisfactory compromise.
alternative
Semi-skimmed milk is a satisfactory alternative to full fat milk.
standard or condition
All work must be undertaken to a satisfactory standard.
manner
We hope to be able to resolve the matter in a speedy and satisfactory manner.
consider something satisfactory
Premises must not be opened to the public until the work is deemed satisfactory.
be or remain satisfactory
Her condition seemed to remain satisfactory although she had some swelling in her legs.
seem satisfactory
None of these explanations seems fully satisfactory.