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 Operations: increase retailer satisfaction by 5% year over year. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025 Gardening: Robust evidence indicates that gardening can reduce anxiety and depression and increase life satisfaction. — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025 The survey found that the vast majority of residents in the burn areas expressed satisfaction with their neighborhoods. — Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025 The answer might reveal more about your customer commitment than the results from your latest satisfaction survey. — Roger Dooley, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for satisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfaction
  1. contentment
  2. compensation
  3. assurance
  4. enjoyment
  5. certainty
  6. pleasure
  7. reparation
  8. confidence
Noun
  • How Positive Emotions Boost Financial Success The study highlights three key positive emotions that contribute to financial success: Contentment – People who experience higher levels of contentment tend to have greater income and net worth.
    — Shane Enete, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.
    — Wayne Yu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of contentment
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  • As the fire appears to be outside of airlines’ control, flight compensation may not be payable, according to a note issued by Citi on Friday.
    — Leslie Josephs,Monica Pitrelli,Lucy Handley, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Ensuring competitive compensation, robust leadership development and scalable people operations is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of compensation
Noun
  • Kelley is majoring in information security and assurance.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
  • As someone who not infrequently drinks her coffee in bed, this assurance is a selling point.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of assurance
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  • The natural base and silk petals will provide many seasons of enjoyment, and the wreath comes wired for easy mounting with a sturdy box for off-season storage.
    — Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Malone describes it as a wine built for both early enjoyment and long-term aging.
    — Rachel King, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of enjoyment
Noun
  • There’s also a labor battle on the horizon, with owners talking more and more about the possibility of a salary cap; that cost certainty would increase franchise valuations.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • His bigger challenge: How to provide a measure of certainty on the direction of monetary policy as investors try to peer through the fog of uncertainty enveloping the global economy.
    — Alain Sherter, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of certainty
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  • Part of this relationship is thought to be due to dopamine, which plays a role in feeling pleasure.
    — Isabel Vasquez RD LDN, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Mike himself has been hollowed out into nothingness, his character chipped away into a hollow avatar for a sensitive, caring man dedicated to providing women pleasure.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of pleasure
Noun
  • These settlements were comprehensive, invoking bold visions of world peace and involving territorial settlements, population movements, security clauses, and financial reparations.
    — G. John Ikenberry, Foreign Affairs, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Advocates in Oklahoma have announced a new plan seeking reparations, preservation and economic development for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and their descendants.
    — Russell Contreras, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
Definition of reparation
Noun
  • Despite my setbacks, personal development via baseball unleashed my Inner Underdog to earn respect, gain confidence, and become a leader.
    — Quang X. Pham, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • But in its latest earnings report in February, Paramount management expressed confidence in its film strategy.
    — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of confidence

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