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satisfaction

/sætɪsˈfækʃən/ noun B1
  1. A fulfilment of a need or desire. (countable, uncountable)
  2. The pleasure obtained by the fulfillment of one or more needs or desires; a sense of contentment with one's situation and achievements. (countable, uncountable) · November 4, 1860, Henry David Thoreau, letter to Mr. D. R. This life is not for complaint, but for satisfaction.
  3. The source of such gratification. (countable, uncountable)
  4. A reparation for an injury or loss. (countable, uncountable)
  5. A vindication for a wrong suffered. (countable, uncountable) · The count demanded satisfaction in the form of a duel at dawn.
  6. Sexual pleasure. (countable, uncountable)

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Holmes gave an exclamation of satisfaction.
Sherlock Holmes: The Bruce-Partington Plans, p. 7 · B2
“Well, well,” said he presently with an exclamation of satisfaction, “things are turning a little in our direction at last.
Sherlock Holmes: The Bruce-Partington Plans, p. 27 · B2
There was, however, no trace of exultation or satisfaction upon his face.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 70 · B2
Twice he stopped, and once I saw him smile, and heard him utter an exclamation of satisfaction.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 27 · B2

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