Word
satisfaction
Phoneticssat·is·fac·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌsætəsˈfækʃən/
UK/sˌætɪsfˈækʃən/
Definitions
01feeling of contentment
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the happy or proud feeling you have when you do something well or get what you need.
n. the emotional state of pleasure or contentment arising from the fulfilment of a need, desire, or expectation.
日本語:満足※
“She felt a great sense of satisfaction after finishing the marathon.”
“The team derived immense satisfaction from seeing their long-term project finally reach the implementation phase without any major setbacks.”
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02fulfilling a requirement
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of meeting a need, a rule, or a demand.
n. the act of fulfilling a requirement, obligation, or condition to an acceptable standard.
“The company is working toward the satisfaction of all safety regulations.”
“The legal team confirmed that the satisfaction of all contractual conditions had been met before the final payment was released.”
Synonyms
03repaying a wrong
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal
n. something done to make up for a mistake or an injury.
n. reparation or compensation for an injury, loss, or perceived insult to one's honour.
“He demanded satisfaction after his reputation was damaged by the false report.”
“In historical contexts, a duel was often seen as the only way for a gentleman to receive satisfaction for a public insult.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'to demand satisfaction'.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “satisfaction” in context.
Verb
01. derive satisfaction from the work
“Many volunteers derive great satisfaction from the work they do for the community.”
verb + noun + prep + adj + noun
02. express satisfaction with the results
“The manager expressed satisfaction with the results of the recent marketing campaign.”
verb + noun + prep + adj + noun
03. guarantee satisfaction
“The company offers a full refund to guarantee customer satisfaction.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. immense satisfaction
“Finishing her first marathon gave her a sense of immense satisfaction.”
adj + noun
05. job satisfaction
“Flexible working hours often lead to higher levels of job satisfaction.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. sense of satisfaction
“He looked at the completed project with a deep sense of satisfaction.”
noun + of + noun
07. source of satisfaction
“His children's academic success was a constant source of satisfaction for him.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. to my satisfaction
“The mechanic finally fixed the engine to my satisfaction.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Results showed that individuals who reported the highest contentment with friendships and satisfaction with relationships also tended to report better overall mental and physical health.” “My colleagues and I analyzed millions of job satisfaction reviews and thousands of reports of corporate financial performance, as well as hundreds of AI investments and layoff announcements made by U.S.” “Could conscientiousness be related to satisfaction with your friendships?” “It’s a bit like a Roomba, which will happily clean most of the floor, navigate around obstacles, and declare victory with robotic satisfaction.” Etymology
From Middle English satisfaccioun, from Old French satisfaccion and Latin satisfactiō, satisfactiōnis.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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