satisfactory

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sat·is·fac·to·ry / ˌsatisˈfakt(ə)rē/ • adj. fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect: the brakes are satisfactory if not particularly powerful. ∎  (of a patient in a hospital) not deteriorating or likely to die.DERIVATIVES: sat·is·fac·to·ri·ly / -t(ə)rəlē/ adv.sat·is·fac·to·ri·ness n.

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