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Definition satisfactory in British English

satisfactory adjective

adjective
/ˌsætɪsˈfækt(ə)ri/
1

good enough to be accepted in a particular situation

Example

I have still not received a satisfactory answer to my question.

Example

His work is far from satisfactory.

Example

The patient was said to be in a satisfactory condition.

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Example

a satisfactory outcome/conclusion/arrangement/result

Example

This new arrangement proved highly satisfactory to us all.

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Definition satisfactory in British English