Satisfaction : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: Satisfaction	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for Satisfaction
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
satisfaction n the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction" Antonym(s): dissatisfaction state of being gratified or satisfied; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time" Synonym(s): gratification, satisfaction compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store" Synonym(s): atonement, expiation, satisfaction (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation; "the full and final satisfaction of the claim" act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Satisfaction \Sat`isfac"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.