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   satisfaction

   /ˌsatɪsˈfakʃn/

   noun

   • 1. fulfilment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this: "I looked round with satisfaction" Similar contentmentcontentednesscontentpleasuregratificationfulfilmenthappinesssense of well-beingpridesense of achievementdelightjoyenjoymentrelishtriumphself-satisfactionsmugnesscomplacencyarchaic:self-contentfulfilmentgratificationappeasementassuagementOpposite dissatisfactiondispleasurediscontent
   • 2. the payment of a debt or fulfilment of an obligation or claim: "in full and final satisfaction of the claim" Similar compensationrecompensereparationrestitutionrepaymentpaymentsettlementreimbursementindemnificationindemnitydamagesredressamendsatonementjusticerequitalretributionquid pro quoOpposite loss
   • ▪ what is felt to be owed or due to one, especially in reparation of an injustice or wrong: "the work will come to a halt if the electricity and telephone people don't get satisfaction"
   • ▪ the opportunity to defend one's honour in a duel: historical "I demand the satisfaction of a gentleman"
   • 3. Christ's atonement for sin.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin satisfactio(n-), from satisfacere ‘satisfy, content’ (see satisfy). The earliest recorded use referred to the last part of religious penance after ‘contrition’ and ‘confession’: this involved fulfilment of the observance required by the confessor, in contrast with the current meaning ‘fulfilment of one's own expectations’.

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   • Satisfaction is the act of fulfilling a need, desire, or appetite, or the feeling gained from such fulfillment. Satisfaction means you’ve had enough — in a good way. When a product says "Satisfaction guaranteed" it means you’ll like it or they'll give you your money back. A good meal provides satisfaction of your hunger.

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