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- Dictionarysatisfactory/ˌsatɪsˈfakt(ə)ri/
adjective
- 1. fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect: "he didn't get a satisfactory answer"
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good or good enough for a particular need or purpose: The teachers seem to think his work is satisfactory. We hope very much to find a satisfactory solution to the problem. The outcome of the discussion was highly satisfactory (= very pleasing). Synonym. acceptable. Opposite. unsatisfactory. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
The meaning of SATISFACTORY is giving satisfaction : adequate. How to use satisfactory in a sentence.
Satisfactory definition: giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements. See examples of SATISFACTORY used in a sentence.
If something's satisfactory it's okay — acceptable, but maybe not great. When you take a course pass/fail, your grade will be satisfactory if you meet all the requirements and do a reasonable job, or unsatisfactory if you don't. Try not to confuse satisfactory and satisfying.
good or good enough for a particular need or purpose: The teachers seem to think his work is satisfactory. We hope very much to find a satisfactory solution to the problem. The outcome of the discussion was highly satisfactory (= very pleasing). Synonym. acceptable. Opposite. unsatisfactory. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
Something that is satisfactory is acceptable to you or fulfils a particular need or purpose. I never got a satisfactory answer. It seemed a very satisfactory arrangement. Neither solution seemed satisfactory. Synonyms: adequate, acceptable, good enough, average More Synonyms of satisfactory.
Definition of satisfactory adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. adequate or suitable; acceptable: a satisfactory answer. 2. giving satisfaction. 3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) constituting or involving atonement, recompense, or expiation for sin. ˌsatisˈfactorily adv. ˌsatisˈfactoriness n.
If something is satisfactory, it is acceptable to you or fulfils a particular need or purpose. I never got a satisfactory answer. American English : satisfactory / sætɪˈsfæktəri /
adjective. uk / ˌsætɪsˈfækt ə ri / us. Add to word list. B2. good enough: We hope very much to find a satisfactory solution to the problem. Opposite. unsatisfactory. Fewer examples. The government believes the economy is growing at a satisfactory rate. The product was not of satisfactory quality.
