satisfaction

noun

ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən How to pronounce satisfaction (audio)
Definition of satisfactionnext
1
as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met readers will close the covers of this mystery novel with complete satisfaction

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2
as in compensation
payment to another for a loss or injury he's demanding satisfaction from his neighbor for running over his prize tulips

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3
as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt he proved to my satisfaction that he could not have done it

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Recent Examples of satisfaction Hassabis was not pushed to change roles, the outlet reported, but had struggled to gain satisfaction from a role more focused on business than his main passion, science. — Billy Perrigo, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 Other factors impacting loyalty and customer satisfaction include hidden fees and stockouts. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 Renewal rates depend on resident satisfaction, asset quality, submarket-level competition, and a range of factors that vary considerably across properties and geographies. — Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Many countries have balanced social programs with business growth to the satisfaction of their citizens. — Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfaction
  1. contentment
  2. compensation
  3. assurance
  4. enjoyment
  5. damages
  6. certainty
  7. pleasure
  8. reparation
Noun
  • The poetry of this movie, in short, is in Dafoe, who gives his finest performance in years—a long trek from bliss to despair to disillusionment, and finally to the odd contentment and consolation that disillusionment often brings.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While there’s no direct translation in English, this cornerstone of Danish culture describes a feeling of coziness and contentment.
    — Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026
Definition of contentment
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  • Boards routinely commit millions of dollars to CEOs and other senior leaders through salary, equity, long-term incentive plans, retention packages, and other forms of executive compensation.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Carradine’s family and estate are seeking unspecified general and wrongful-death damages and compensation for medical expenses incurred during his hospitalization.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of compensation
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  • Licata and other administrators started the day at the district’s bus barn, voicing excitement and assurance that operations would be orderly for students’ return to the classroom.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The 1999 assurances that investment returns would cover the costs of the massive pension benefit increase were absurd.
    — Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of assurance
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  • The survey revealed that when parents evaluate family-friendly retail and experiences, fun and enjoyment (68 percent) and spending time together (66 percent) ranked higher than price and affordability (60 percent).
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Audiences will likely get more out of it if they’re caught up on the entire franchise, but that is not required for enjoyment and understanding.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoyment
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  • The family is seeking general damages, special and economic damages, and wrongful damages.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Over the weekend, Tehran submitted its own set of new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which included complete compensation for damages wrought by the president’s bombing campaigns.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of damages
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  • While talks are still fluid in Mangione’s federal case, in other cases where firm agreements were in place there is no certainty that a judge will sign off on the terms.
    — Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But each step up the sanctions ladder brings greater diplomatic costs — and diminishing certainty that additional economic damage will translate into political concessions.
    — Magdalena Del Valle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of certainty
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  • Many people obtain great pleasure from pickleball, tennis, golf and other pursuits that combine physical fitness with socialization.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Prepare for a generous helping of pleasures at the dim sum table.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasure
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  • Understanding Caribbean history For Bousquet, the debate over reparations remains tied to how the Caribbean understands its own history, including slavery’s abolition and emancipation.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The growing reparations movement is one expression of that connection.
    — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of reparation

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