satisfaction
Translation
satisfaction, contentment, fulfillment
Examples
He gets great satisfaction from his work.
He gets great satisfaction from his work.
The company aims for customer satisfaction.
The company aims for customer satisfaction.
She demanded the satisfaction of her claim.
She demanded the satisfaction of her claim.
Grammar Patterns
((satisfaction)) ((from/with sth.)) a feeling of pleasure from sth. He gets great satisfaction from his work.
((satisfaction)) ((of sth.)) the fulfillment of a need or demand She demanded the satisfaction of her claim.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contentment, pleasure, fulfillment; Antonyms: dissatisfaction, disappointment
Etymology
From Latin 'satis' (enough) + 'facere' (to make/do). Literally, 'a making enough'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the famous Rolling Stones song '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction'.