satisfaction

sat·is·fac·tion  (sts-fkshn)

n.

1.

a. The fulfillment or gratification of a desire, need, or appetite.

b. Pleasure or contentment derived from such gratification.

c. A source or means of gratification.

2.

a. Compensation for injury or loss; reparation.

b. The opportunity to avenge a wrong; vindication.

3. Assurance beyond doubt or question; complete conviction.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin satisfacti, satisfactin-, amends, from satisfactus, past participle of satisfacere, to satisfy; see satisfy.]

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satisfaction

Noun

1. the pleasure obtained from the fulfilment of a desire

2. something that brings fulfilment: craft workers get satisfaction from their work

3. compensation or an apology for a wrong done: consumers unable to get satisfaction from the gas board

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	satisfaction - the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction" contentment - happiness with one's situation in life pride - satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements; "he takes pride in his son's success" complacence, complacency, self-complacency, self-satisfaction - the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting" fulfillment, fulfilment - a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires gloat, gloating, glee - malicious satisfaction dissatisfaction - the feeling of being displeased and discontent; "he was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the service he received"
	2.	satisfaction - state of being gratified or satisfied; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time" gratification emotional state, spirit - the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose" quality of life - your personal satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the cultural or intellectual conditions under which you live (as distinct from material comfort); "the new art museum is expected to improve the quality of life" comfort - satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing; "his friendship was a comfort"; "a padded chair was one of the room's few comforts"
	3.	satisfaction - compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store" atonement, expiation amends, damages, indemnification, redress, restitution, indemnity - a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
	4.	satisfaction - (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation; "the full and final satisfaction of the claim" law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" payment - a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
	5.	satisfaction - act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services" change - the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election" gratification - the act or an instance of satisfying

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satisfaction

noun 1. fulfilment, pleasure, achievement, joy, relish, glee, gratification, pride, complacency << OPPOSITE dissatisfaction

noun 2. compensation, damages, justice, amends, settlement, redress, remuneration, reparation, vindication, restitution, reimbursement, atonement, recompense, indemnification, requital << OPPOSITE injury

noun 3. contentment, content, comfort, ease, pleasure, well-being, happiness, enjoyment, peace of mind, gratification, satiety, repletion, contentedness << OPPOSITE discontent

Translations

satisfaction [sætɪsˈfækʃən] n → satisfacción f;

it gives me great satisfaction → es para mí una gran satisfacción;

has it been done to your satisfaction? → ¿se ha hecho a su satisfacción?

satisfaction [sætɪsˈfækʃən] n → satisfaction f

satisfaction [sætɪsˈfækʃən] n → Befriedigung f;

to get satisfaction from sb (refund, apology etc) → Genugtuung von jdm erhalten;

has it been done to your satisfaction? → sind Sie damit zufrieden?

satisfaction [sætɪsˈfækʃən] n → soddisfazione f;

has it been done to your satisfaction? → ne è rimasto soddisfatto?