26984 words

satisfactory

3 definitions • 9 examples
1
good or good enough for a particular need or purpose:

Examples:

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).
2
good or good enough, esp. for a particular need or purpose:

Examples:

We did not feel the response was satisfactory and asked for more information.
Her progress so far has been satisfactory, and we expect a full recovery.
3
good or good enough for a particular need or purpose:

Examples:

a satisfactory outcome/result/solution
a satisfactory performance/progress
do a satisfactory job The task of the customer's representative is to get a satisfactory job done as economically as possible.

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