satisfaction
/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/noun
उच्चारण सैटिस्फ़ैक्शन
संतुष्टि, संतोष, तृप्ति
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[U, C]
the good feeling you have when you have achieved something or when something you wanted has happened
संतुष्टि, संतोष, तृप्ति
- She gets great satisfaction from teaching.
- the satisfaction of a job well done
- Finishing the project gave him great satisfaction.
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- She felt deep satisfaction as she looked at her garden.
- Customer satisfaction is our first aim.
Synonyms contentment fulfilment gratification
Opposite dissatisfaction discontent frustration
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[U]
the act of fulfilling a need, demand or complaint
(माँग, शिकायत का) समाधान, पूर्ति
- The matter was settled to everyone's satisfaction.
- The complaint was dealt with to the customer's satisfaction.
- The dispute was settled to the satisfaction of both sides.
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- The shopkeeper replaced the faulty phone to my satisfaction.
- The satisfaction of hunger is a basic need.
Synonyms settlement fulfilment
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satisfaction (uncountable): feeling of being pleased
Used as an uncountable noun for the pleasant feeling that comes when a wish or goal has been met. No article or plural is normally needed.
जब इच्छा या लक्ष्य पूरा होने पर सुखद अनुभूति हो, तब 'satisfaction' uncountable noun के रूप में आता है; इसके साथ सामान्यतः article या plural नहीं लगता।
- Radhika felt great satisfaction when her name appeared in the result list.
- There is real satisfaction in finishing a difficult syllabus.
satisfaction + at / with / in
Use at or with for the thing that pleases you, and in for the activity or quality that is the source of pleasure.
जिस बात से संतोष मिले उसके लिए 'at' या 'with' और जिस काम या गुण में संतोष मिले उसके लिए 'in' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The manager expressed satisfaction with the team's work.
- He takes satisfaction in helping slow learners.
to sb's satisfaction
This fixed phrase means in a way that fully pleases or convinces the person named, often an examiner, official or customer.
यह निश्चित phrase बताता है कि कोई काम इस प्रकार हुआ कि संबंधित व्यक्ति पूरी तरह संतुष्ट या आश्वस्त हो गया, जैसे परीक्षक या अधिकारी।
- The bank clerk checked the documents to his satisfaction.
- The problem was solved to the customer's satisfaction.
a satisfaction (countable, formal)
In formal writing, a satisfaction can mean something that gives pleasure or a remedy for a wrong, but this use is rare and the uncountable form is far commoner.
औपचारिक लेखन में 'a satisfaction' का अर्थ आनंद देने वाली वस्तु या अन्याय का निवारण हो सकता है, पर यह प्रयोग दुर्लभ है और uncountable रूप ही अधिक चलता है।
- It was a satisfaction to see the old school repainted.
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adjective + satisfaction
greatdeeppersonaljobcustomer
- Customer satisfaction is the first target of every good shop.
verb + satisfaction
expressfeelderivegivedemand
- She derived great satisfaction from teaching village children.
satisfaction + noun
surveyguaranteelevelrating
- The company sent a satisfaction survey after the delivery.
preposition + satisfaction
to your satisfactionwith satisfactionin satisfactionfor satisfaction
- He nodded with satisfaction when the bell rang.
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- The farmer looked at his green fields with quiet satisfaction.
किसान ने अपने हरे-भरे खेतों को शांत संतोष के साथ देखा।
- Many workers say that salary alone does not bring job satisfaction.
कई कर्मचारी कहते हैं कि केवल वेतन से नौकरी का संतोष नहीं मिलता।
- The inspector must be given satisfaction that the building is safe.
निरीक्षक को इस बात का संतोषजनक प्रमाण दिया जाना चाहिए कि इमारत सुरक्षित है।
- To the satisfaction of the whole class, the teacher postponed the test.
पूरी कक्षा के संतोष के लिए अध्यापक ने परीक्षा स्थगित कर दी।
- Winning the district quiz gave Arjun enormous satisfaction.
ज़िला प्रश्नोत्तरी जीतने से अर्जुन को अपार संतोष मिला।
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✗ I am not having satisfaction with the service.
✓ I am not satisfied with the service.
Do not translate 'meri satisfaction nahi hai' word for word; use the adjective satisfied with with.
हिंदी वाक्य का शब्दशः अनुवाद न करें; यहाँ adjective 'satisfied' के साथ 'with' का प्रयोग होता है।
✗ The teacher expressed his satisfaction on the result.
✓ The teacher expressed his satisfaction at the result.
Satisfaction takes at, with or in, not on.
'Satisfaction' के बाद at, with या in आता है, 'on' नहीं।
✗ He completed the work to the satisfy of his boss.
✓ He completed the work to the satisfaction of his boss.
After to the, a noun is needed, so use satisfaction, not the verb satisfy.
'to the' के बाद noun आना चाहिए, इसलिए verb 'satisfy' नहीं बल्कि 'satisfaction' लिखें।
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