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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Please note that many of these AI tools offer free plans (which are limited but may be perfectly satisfactory depending on your current needs).
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The expert committee offered some explanations such as a systematic difference between those who did and did not participate in the polls, but ultimately felt none of them was completely satisfactory.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The Ridgeline has a 1,583-pound payload, a satisfactory limit but not as much as some competitors.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Remember, the process is not about achieving perfection but about creating a satisfactory plan that can evolve over time.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The expert committee offered some explanations such as a systematic difference between those who did and did not participate in the polls, but ultimately felt none of them was completely satisfactory.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The Ridgeline has a 1,583-pound payload, a satisfactory limit but not as much as some competitors.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Remember, the process is not about achieving perfection but about creating a satisfactory plan that can evolve over time.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfactory. Accessed 23 Nov. 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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