satisfactory
adjective
sat·is·fac·to·ry
ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē 
: giving satisfaction : adequate
a satisfactory performance
satisfactoriness
noun
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 mic did a satisfactory job handling some background noise, though, effectively neutralizing it enough to keep my voice clear.
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Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
During an appellate court hearing last September, Trump’s lawyers argued that many of the case’s allegations were too old and that James had misused a consumer protection law to sue Trump over private business transactions that were satisfactory to those involved.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Bluetooth hands-free phone, audio streaming connectivity and a wireless smartphone charging pad are also standard, and there’s also a satisfactory AM/FM and Satellite stereo system.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
Borrowers must maintain satisfactory academic progress and undergo a soft credit check each term.
—Adam Palasciano, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
During an appellate court hearing last September, Trump’s lawyers argued that many of the case’s allegations were too old and that James had misused a consumer protection law to sue Trump over private business transactions that were satisfactory to those involved.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Bluetooth hands-free phone, audio streaming connectivity and a wireless smartphone charging pad are also standard, and there’s also a satisfactory AM/FM and Satellite stereo system.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
Borrowers must maintain satisfactory academic progress and undergo a soft credit check each term.
—Adam Palasciano, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfactory. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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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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