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- Dictionarysatisfactory/ˌsatɪsˈfakt(ə)ri/
adjective
- 1. fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect: "he didn't get a satisfactory answer"
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good or good enough for a particular need or purpose: The teachers seem to think his work is satisfactory. We hope very much to find a satisfactory solution to the problem. The outcome of the discussion was highly satisfactory (= very pleasing). Synonym. acceptable. Opposite. unsatisfactory. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
The meaning of SATISFACTORY is giving satisfaction : adequate. How to use satisfactory in a sentence.
good or good enough for a particular need or purpose: The teachers seem to think his work is satisfactory. We hope very much to find a satisfactory solution to the problem. The outcome of the discussion was highly satisfactory (= very pleasing). Synonym. acceptable. Opposite. unsatisfactory. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
Satisfactory definition: giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements. See examples of SATISFACTORY used in a sentence.
If something's satisfactory it's okay — acceptable, but maybe not great. When you take a course pass/fail, your grade will be satisfactory if you meet all the requirements and do a reasonable job, or unsatisfactory if you don't.
Something that is satisfactory is acceptable to you or fulfils a particular need or purpose. I never got a satisfactory answer. It seemed a very satisfactory arrangement. Neither solution seemed satisfactory. Synonyms: adequate, acceptable, good enough, average More Synonyms of satisfactory.
1. adequate or suitable; acceptable: a satisfactory answer. 2. giving satisfaction. 3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) constituting or involving atonement, recompense, or expiation for sin. ˌsatisˈfactorily adv. ˌsatisˈfactoriness n.
The government believes the economy is growing at a satisfactory rate. The product was not of satisfactory quality. The parties must discuss the matter until they come to a satisfactory agreement. If the results of the tests are satisfactory, the drug should be on the market next year. The boat lacked satisfactory navigation equipment.
Satisfactory definition: giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements. See examples of SATISFACTORY used in a sentence.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English sat‧is‧fac‧to‧ry /ˌsætəsˈfæktəri / adjective something that is satisfactory seems good enough for you, or good enough for a particular situation or purpose OPP unsatisfactory His progress this term has been satisfactory. satisfactory to/for an arrangement that is satisfactory to both sides sati...
