Satisfaction: meaning, definitions and examples

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satisfaction

[ ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən ]

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feeling

The fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this.

Synonyms

contentment, fulfillment, gratification

Examples of usage

I can't describe the satisfaction I feel when I see my children happy.
She found great satisfaction in helping others.
The satisfaction of a job well done is priceless.

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business

The act of fulfilling a need or desire of a customer through the delivery of a product or service.

Synonyms

client fulfillment, customer service

Examples of usage

Our company focuses on customer satisfaction to build long-lasting relationships.
The key to success in business is customer satisfaction.

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legal

The act of fulfilling an obligation or demand, as in a contract or agreement.

Synonyms

completion, fulfillment

Examples of usage

The contractor was in satisfaction of the terms of the agreement.
The satisfaction of the debt was completed as per the legal requirements.

Translations

Translations of the word "satisfaction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 satisfação

🇮🇳 संतोष

🇩🇪 Zufriedenheit

🇮🇩 kepuasan

🇺🇦 задоволення

🇵🇱 satysfakcja

🇯🇵 満足 (まんぞく)

🇫🇷 satisfaction

🇪🇸 satisfacción

🇹🇷 memnuniyet

🇰🇷 만족 (manjok)

🇸🇦 رضا

🇨🇿 spokojenost

🇸🇰 spokojnosť

🇨🇳 满意 (mǎnyì)

🇸🇮 zadovoljstvo

🇮🇸 ánægja

🇰🇿 қанағаттану

🇬🇪 კმაყოფილება (k'mop'hileba)

🇦🇿 məmnuniyyət

🇲🇽 satisfacción

Word origin

The word 'satisfaction' originated from the Latin word 'satisfactio', which means 'a making up for'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of satisfaction has been an integral part of human life, reflecting the fulfillment of desires, needs, or obligations.