satisfactory
adjective
sat·is·fac·to·ry
ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē 
: giving satisfaction : adequate
a satisfactory performance
satisfactoriness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of satisfactory in a Sentence
The job requires a satisfactory level of performance.
Results are less satisfactory than had been anticipated.
He gave a satisfactory account of how the accident had happened.
The movie was brought to a satisfactory close.
His work has been satisfactory, but not outstanding.
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The bridge's deck was found to be in satisfactory condition, while the substructure was in fair condition.
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Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Overall, the team is running smoothly but one individual, who previously didn’t have any issues, is now struggling: missing deadlines, not catching mistakes, not completing assignments in a satisfactory way.
—Eva Epker, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Customary closing conditions include final approval from the Comcast board, satisfactory completion of SpinCo financing, receipt of tax opinions, and any regulatory approvals.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Four people had been hospitalized in critical condition following Friday's stabbings, but by the evening two were critical, one was in serious condition and one was satisfactory, a hospital spokesperson said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Overall, the team is running smoothly but one individual, who previously didn’t have any issues, is now struggling: missing deadlines, not catching mistakes, not completing assignments in a satisfactory way.
—Eva Epker, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Customary closing conditions include final approval from the Comcast board, satisfactory completion of SpinCo financing, receipt of tax opinions, and any regulatory approvals.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Four people had been hospitalized in critical condition following Friday's stabbings, but by the evening two were critical, one was in serious condition and one was satisfactory, a hospital spokesperson said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfactory. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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satisfactory
adjective
sat·is·fac·to·ry
ˌsat-əs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē
: giving satisfaction
satisfactoriness
noun
-t(ə-)rē-nəs
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