Satisfactory

Word SATISFACTORY
Character 12
Hyphenation sat is fac to ry
Pronunciations /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/

Definitions and meanings of "Satisfactory"

What do we mean by satisfactory?

Giving satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement; adequate. synonym: sufficient. adjective

Affording satisfaction; satisfying; that fully gratifies or contents; fulfilling all demands or requirements: as, to make satisfactory arrangements; to give a satisfactory account; a satisfactory state of affairs.

Making reparation, atonement, or expiation; expiatory.

Synonyms Gratifying, pleasing, sufficient, convincing, conclusive, decisive. See satisfy.

A place or means of atonement or retribution. noun

Giving or producing satisfaction; yielding content; especially, relieving the mind from doubt or uncertainty, and enabling it to rest with confidence; sufficient. adjective

Making amends, indemnification, or recompense; causing to cease from claims and to rest content; compensating; atoning. adjective

Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient adjective

Giving satisfaction adjective

Meeting requirements adjective

Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.

Causing satisfaction; agreeable or pleasant; satisfying.

Making atonement for a sin; expiatory.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Satisfactory

The word "satisfactory" in example sentences

_clear, fair_, and _satisfactory_, not in our being always ready to offer an explanation, whether satisfactory or not. ❋ Jacob Abbott (1841)

Mr Lightman said: It is seriously misleading that Ofsted continues to interpret the term satisfactory as the opposite of its dictionary definition. ❋ Unknown (2011)

But Howells thought the title satisfactory, and indeed it was the best that could have been selected for the series. ❋ Mark Twain (1872)

Inspectors are being urged to abandon the term "satisfactory" to describe schools in the wake of evidence that thousands of those so labelled have serious weaknesses. ❋ Unknown (2011)

I don't want the word 'satisfactory' to exist in our education system. ❋ Unknown (2012)

"This is what I call satisfactory," said Bill, as they sat at breakfast next morning. ❋ Norman Lindsay (1924)

'This is what I call satisfactory,' said Bill, as they sat at breakfast next morning. ❋ Norman Lindsay (1924)

This is what we call satisfactory evidence, and with the poor means at our disposal it must suffice. ❋ Unknown (1911)

Suddenly the Major declared his intention of putting the whole of Ross's establishment (including bicycle) on what he called a satisfactory basis by ❋ Various (1898)

Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Arkansas, has released his hold on two other nominations, reflecting what he described as satisfactory talks in recent days to settle the dispute. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The word "satisfactory" is banned under this grass roof and these sun-tube ceiling lights – "they give us a lot of natural light even on a dull day," says Kavanagh. ❋ Chris Arnot (2010)

Brian Lightman, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders ASCL, agreed the term "satisfactory" should be replaced, but added: "Whether the judgments are sound that determine if a school 'requires improvement' is another matter. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Page 37 outlaw, and if he be killed on the spot, the murderer will be exempted from all blame; but after the coloured person has answered the questions put to him, in a most humble and pointed manner, he may then be taken to prison; and should it turn out, after further examination, that he was caught where he had no permission or legal right to be, and that he has not given what they term a satisfactory account of himself, the master will have to pay a fine. ❋ William Craft (1860)

Since his rent was only $300 each month, his Social Security allowed him to live in satisfactory comfort. ❋ Unknown (2009)

We feel that this is a satisfactory solution – not only satisfying to the mind, but also, and above all, satisfactory from the humanitarian point of view. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Indeed I am most certainly not there yet by any definition of the word satisfactory or even adequate... ❋ Alpha Auer (2008)

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