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satisfaction |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Satisfaction \Sat`is*fac"tion\, n. [OE. satisfaccioun F. satisfaction, fr L. satisfactio, fr satisfacere to satisfy. See {Satisfy}.] 1. The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands. The mind having a power to suspend the execution and satisfaction of any of its desires. --Locke. 2. Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation. We shall make full satisfaction. --Shak. 3. That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement. Die he or justice must unless for him Some other able, and as willing, pay The rigid satisfaction, death for death. --Milton. Syn: Contentment; content; gratification; pleasure; recompense; compensation; amends; remuneration; indemnification; atonement. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: satisfaction n 1: the contentment you feel when you have done something right "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction" [ant: {dissatisfaction}] 2: state of being gratified; great satisfaction: "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time" [syn: {gratification}] 3: compensation for a wrong "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store" [syn: {atonement}, {expiation}] 4: act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services" [syn: {satisfying}]
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