This phrase often depends on personal feelings, opinions, or standards of the person concerned. The tailor altered the suit to the client's satisfaction, though it appeared tight to others.
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Completion Standard
It's used to express that a task meets the expectations or standards that someone has set. The student revised his thesis to his advisor’s satisfaction before submission.
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Positive Outcome
The phrase indicates a positive result, implying someone's approval or contentment with an outcome. Her explanation was to the committee's satisfaction, so they approved the project.