as in acceptability
the quality or state of meeting one's needs adequately
the overall satisfactoriness of the service led us to leave a reasonable tip
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as in okay
being to one's liking
we found the meal most satisfactory
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the teen's first attempt at cooking dinner was actually quite satisfactory
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Recent Examples of satisfactoriness
PCMAG, 22 Feb. 2025
The surgery was difficult due to Bolsonaro’s prior surgeries and stab wound, but Sunday’s procedure did not have unexpected complications and the result was satisfactory, doctors said, adding that hospital visits for now should be limited to family.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
According to the complaint, Combs allegedly said the act wasn’t satisfactory and threatened Doe with violence afterward.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
The sound from the optional Bose 12-speaker upgrade is satisfactory.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This graphics arrangement in the HP AIO is satisfactory for video streaming and, based on the numbers, should suffice for light 1080p modern gaming at high detail settings.
—PCMAG, 22 Feb. 2025
The surgery was difficult due to Bolsonaro’s prior surgeries and stab wound, but Sunday’s procedure did not have unexpected complications and the result was satisfactory, doctors said, adding that hospital visits for now should be limited to family.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
According to the complaint, Combs allegedly said the act wasn’t satisfactory and threatened Doe with violence afterward.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
The sound from the optional Bose 12-speaker upgrade is satisfactory.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for satisfactoriness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactoriness
Adjective
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Vitamin D Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels promotes healthy aging.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Original price: $99.99 The Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser includes pulse-modulation technology to remove plaque and enhance gum stimulation for adequate improved circulation.—
Nora Colomer
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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This alcohol-free, fluoride-free and preservative-free formula is infused with the natural goodness of peppermint, spearmint, cardamom, fennel, clove, oregano and tea tree oils.—
Nora Colomer
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Testarossa club manager Tracy Chastain, who grew up in the South, personally vetted the gravy, and everyone universally loved the buttery goodness of the biscuits, of which were left nary a crumb.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shortly after a fine break, Journalism had gotten forced toward the rail in the classic Derby crush but was deftly piloted clear by jockey Umberto Rispoli.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Well, that’s fine and all, but the problem is that the next game is in Winnipeg.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Edwards landed a decent percentage of his strikes at 66 percent, but the pressure from Muhammad limited his attempts to just 71 significant strikes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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And even after the outings that are just decent, the Phillies can see it.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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What these regulations require is not uniformity, but adequacy — a basic floor, not a ceiling.—
David Bloomfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Nonetheless, the results prompted state Sens. Byron Pelton, R-Sterling, and Rod Pelton, R-Cheyenne Wells, who are cousins, to call for an audit of the agency’s enforcement practices, its responsiveness to safety concerns and the adequacy of current compliance measures.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Suppose scientific advances in the USSR had not just put a satellite into orbit, but found means of calculating an economy of sufficiency, even mild luxury, priced without profit, and equitably distributed.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
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Taurus offers a peace rooted in gratitude, sufficiency, and care.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the concept is something that may not be acceptable to the public.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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Suicide and euthanasia are never morally acceptable options.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Satisfactoriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactoriness. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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