Definition of Satisfaction
Noun: satisfaction ,sa-tis'fak-shun
- The contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
"the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction"
- State of being gratified or satisfied
"dull repetitious work gives no satisfaction";
- gratification
- Compensation for a wrong
"we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store";
- atonement, expiation
- (law) the payment of a debt or fulfilment of an obligation
"the full and final satisfaction of the claim"
- Act of fulfilling a desire, need or appetite
"the satisfaction of their demand for better services"
See also:
satis
satisfactions