Meaning of gratification in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɡrædəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    gratification

    Definitions

    1. state of being gratified

    Examples

    • « great satisfaction »
    • « dull repetitious work gives no gratification »
    • « to my immense gratification he arrived on time »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. the act or an instance of satisfying

    Derived terms

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