Satisfactory: meaning, definitions and examples

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satisfactory

[ ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri ]

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work evaluation

Meeting the minimum requirements; good enough, but not excellent.

Synonyms

acceptable, acceptable, adequate, sufficient

Examples of usage

The quality of the work was satisfactory, but there is room for improvement.
The customer rated the service as satisfactory, but not exceptional.

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test results

Achieving the expected standard or level.

Synonyms

acceptable, adequate, passable, sufficient

Examples of usage

She received a satisfactory score on the exam.
The performance of the students was satisfactory overall.

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personal satisfaction

Providing contentment or fulfillment.

Synonyms

fulfilling, gratifying, pleasing, satisfying

Examples of usage

He found the outcome of the project to be satisfactory.
The meal was satisfactory and left everyone feeling full.

Translations

Translations of the word "satisfactory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 satisfatório

🇮🇳 संतोषजनक

🇩🇪 zufriedenstellend

🇮🇩 memuaskan

🇺🇦 задовільний

🇵🇱 satysfakcjonujący

🇯🇵 満足のいく

🇫🇷 satisfaisant

🇪🇸 satisfactorio

🇹🇷 tatmin edici

🇰🇷 만족스러운

🇸🇦 مُرْضٍ

🇨🇿 uspokojivý

🇸🇰 uspokojivý

🇨🇳 令人满意的

🇸🇮 zadovoljiv

🇮🇸 ásættanlegur

🇰🇿 қанағаттанарлық

🇬🇪 დამაკმაყოფილებელი

🇦🇿 qaneedici

🇲🇽 satisfactorio

Word origin

The word 'satisfactory' originated from the Latin word 'satisfactorius', meaning 'sufficient' or 'adequate'. It has evolved over time to represent something that meets expectations or requirements without being exceptional. The concept of satisfaction and meeting needs has been fundamental to human experience throughout history, making 'satisfactory' a common term in various contexts.