satisfaction

pronunciation

How to pronounce satisfaction in British English: UK [ˌsætɪsˈfækʃn]word uk audio image

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  • Noun:
    the contentment you feel when you have done something right
    state of being gratified; great satisfaction
    compensation for a wrong
    act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite

Word Origin

satisfaction (n.)
early 14c., "performance of an act set forth by a priest or other Church authority to atone for sin," from Old French satisfaction (12c.), from Latin satisfactionem (nominative satisfactio) "a satisfying of a creditor," noun of action from past participle stem of satisfacere (see satisfy). Senses of "contentment, appeasement" and "action of gratifying" first recorded late 14c.; the former not common before 16c.

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Example

1. Set yourself tasks from which you 'll gain satisfaction .
2. There is satisfaction for both parties in either outcome .
3. A consequence of pragmatic qualities is satisfaction .
4. Customer satisfaction is closely linked to quality .
5. What 's next in customer satisfaction surveys ?

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