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satisfaction of need

[ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən əv niːd]
noun phrasepl: satisfactions of need
satisfação de necessidade
1. The act or state of fulfilling or meeting a requirement, want, or necessity
The satisfaction of need is fundamental to human well-being.
A satisfação de necessidade é fundamental para o bem-estar humano.
2. In economics and psychology, the fulfillment of a demand or desire
Consumer behavior is driven by the satisfaction of need.
O comportamento do consumidor é impulsionado pela satisfação de necessidade.
Synonyms
fulfillment of needmeeting of requirementgratificationcontentmentfulfilment of necessity
Antonyms
deprivationdissatisfactionfrustrationunmet need

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
satisfação de necessidade
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
satisfação de necessidade
Common in business and academic discourse
Portugal
satisfação de necessidade
Standard European Portuguese; used in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet a need
fulfill a requirement
answer to a demand
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