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Definition satisfaction in British English

satisfaction noun

noun
/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃ(ə)n/

▪ bring, derive, find, gain, get, give, have, obtain, provide, take

1

the feeling of pleasure that you get when you achieve or obtain something that you want

Example

I get a lot of satisfaction from working in the garden.

Example

He expressed satisfaction with the results.

Example

At least we had the satisfaction of knowing we had done our best.

Example

'Joan is getting married,' she announced with satisfaction.

Example

Friendly service and low prices all contribute to customer satisfaction.

Synonyms and related words
pleasure excitement enthusiasm
1.1

something that gives you this feeling of pleasure

Example

Being a parent is one of the great satisfactions in life.

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activity amusement binge
2

the action of providing something that someone wants or needs

Example

Our main priority is the satisfaction of people's immediate health needs.

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satisfaction satisfy content
2.1

the action of doing something that is legally necessary

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abatable accrual alienate
Example

We got no satisfaction from customer services, so we wrote to head office.

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solution compromise remedy
Definition satisfaction in British English