satisfactory
adjective
sat·is·fac·to·ry
ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē 
: giving satisfaction : adequate
a satisfactory performance
satisfactoriness
noun
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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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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
And for years, boosters have struggled to offer up a satisfactory answer.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Leveraging this insight, the negotiator can adjust their approach, by emphasizing certain property features, adjusting terms, or even sharing personal anecdotes that resonate with the buyer, thereby facilitating a successful and mutually satisfactory deal.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Among the athletes surveyed, 95% rated their Olympic experience as good or satisfactory.
—Graham Dunbar, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfactory. Accessed 30 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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