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Definition in British English

phrase

phrase
1

in the way that a particular person likes or wants

Example

The problem is unlikely to be resolved to everyone's satisfaction.

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2

used for saying that someone is happy and pleased

Example

To my great satisfaction, I was proved right.

Example

I hope everything is to your satisfaction.

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3

to persuade someone that something is true

Example

He has proven to my satisfaction that his motives are sincere.

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Definition  in British English