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satisfaction

sat·is·fac·tion [ sàttəss fáksh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. gratification: the feeling of pleasure that comes when a need or desire is fulfilled
job satisfaction

2. happiness with arrangement: happiness with the way that something has been arranged or done
was organized to her satisfaction

3. compensation: compensation for an injury or loss
demanded satisfaction for their mistreatment

4. fulfillment: the fulfillment of a need, claim, or desire
the satisfaction of their hunger

[14th century. Via French< Latin satisfaction-< past participle of satisfacere (see satisfy)]
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