Word
satisfactorily
Phoneticssat·is·fac·to·ri·ly
US/ˌsætɪsˈfæktɹəɫi/
UK/sˌætɪsfˈæktəɹəlˌi/
Definition
adv. in a way that is good enough or meets the requirements. You use this when you want to say that something is done well enough, even if it is not perfect.
adv. in a manner that meets the required standards or expectations. Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe the completion of a task or the resolution of a problem.
Examples
“The work was completed satisfactorily by the deadline.”
“The committee reviewed the report and concluded that the safety standards were met satisfactorily.”
“While the initial results were not perfect, the project was completed satisfactorily, allowing the team to move forward with the next phase of development.”
Examples
simple
“The work was completed satisfactorily by the deadline.”
contextual
“The committee reviewed the report and concluded that the safety standards were met satisfactorily.”
complex
“While the initial results were not perfect, the project was completed satisfactorily, allowing the team to move forward with the next phase of development.”
Real-World Examples
“Seventy percent had contacted an app about a deactivation issue in the previous month, but only 37% of those workers said the issue was resolved satisfactorily.” “In a letter sent on Monday, Theodoridis wrote: “These explanations have not begun satisfactorily to address a number of fundamental questions raised by Council members.” Etymology
From satisfactory + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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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
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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