grat|i|fi|ca|tion

grat|i|fi|ca|tion
grat|i|fi|ca|tion «GRAT uh fuh KAY shuhn», noun.
1. the act or process of gratifying; satisfaction: »

The gratification of every wish of every person is not possible.

2. the condition of being gratified: »

In youth one's body is the perfect valet—obedient, unobtrusive, instantly responsive, a perpetual source of gratification (S. N. Behrman).

3. something that pleases or satisfies: »

His success was a great gratification to his parents.

SYNONYM(S): pleasure, delight.
4. Archaic. a reward; fee.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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