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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On Wednesday, bacteria levels in the Seine were deemed satisfactory, and despite rain overnight that left the streets slick, the women’s and men’s races were allowed to proceed.
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Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2024
Each mascara was tested alone and with false lashes, as well as for different activity levels, from a typical day at the office to a sweaty cardio workout, in order to nail down universally satisfactory formulas that flatter the eye and stay put all day.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 30 July 2024
Online promises and offers will be less than satisfactory.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2024
The creator also assured that even though there wasn’t a volume four to base the fourth season on, the ending will be pretty satisfactory.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2024
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Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2024
Each mascara was tested alone and with false lashes, as well as for different activity levels, from a typical day at the office to a sweaty cardio workout, in order to nail down universally satisfactory formulas that flatter the eye and stay put all day.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 30 July 2024
Online promises and offers will be less than satisfactory.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2024
The creator also assured that even though there wasn’t a volume four to base the fourth season on, the ending will be pretty satisfactory.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 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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