1. (

• satisfaction

) the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction" ;

2. (

• gratification ,
• satisfaction

) state of being gratified or satisfied; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time" ;

3. (

• atonement ,
• expiation ,
• satisfaction

) compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store" ;

4. (

• satisfaction ,

) (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation; "the full and final satisfaction of the claim" ;

5. (

• satisfaction

) act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services" ;