satisfactory
adjective
sat·is·fac·to·ry
ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē 
: giving satisfaction : adequate
a satisfactory performance
satisfactoriness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of satisfactory in a Sentence
The job requires a satisfactory level of performance.
Results are less satisfactory than had been anticipated.
He gave a satisfactory account of how the accident had happened.
The movie was brought to a satisfactory close.
His work has been satisfactory, but not outstanding.
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Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
The company maintains a satisfactory level of liquidity and capital resources, with management believing that its liquidity sources are sufficient to support existing operations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
No satisfactory solution exists amid Houston’s carousel of struggling prospects and underperforming major-league talent.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Please note that many of these AI tools offer free plans (which are limited but may be perfectly satisfactory depending on your current needs).
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfactory. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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satisfactory
adjective
sat·is·fac·to·ry
ˌsat-əs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē
: giving satisfaction
satisfactoriness
noun
-t(ə-)rē-nəs
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