satisfaction Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
    • the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
  2. noun state of being gratified or satisfied
    gratification.
    • dull repetitious work gives no gratification
    • to my immense gratification he arrived on time
  3. noun compensation for a wrong
    atonement; expiation.
    • we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
  4. noun (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation
    • the full and final satisfaction of the claim
  5. noun act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite
    • the satisfaction of their demand for better services

WordNet

Sat`is*fac"tion noun
Etymology
OE. satisfaccioum, F. satisfaction, fr. L. satisfactio, fr. satisfacere to satisfy. See Satisfy.
Definitions
  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 gratifiles; atonement.
    Die he, or justice must; unless or him Some other, able, and as willing, pay The rigid satisfaction, death for death. Milton.
    Syn. -- Contentment; content; gratification; pleasure; recompence; compensation; amends; remuneration; indemnification; atonement.

Webster 1913