To somebody’s satisfaction
phrase
To the extent that someone is happy or satisfied with something.
The contractor completed the work to the homeowner’s satisfaction.

Often appears as...
- prove to someone's satisfaction
- resolve to someone's satisfaction
phrase
To the extent that someone is happy or satisfied with something.
The contractor completed the work to the homeowner’s satisfaction.

Often appears as...
- prove to someone's satisfaction
- resolve to someone's satisfaction
Definition 1 of 1

Subjective Satisfaction
This phrase often depends on personal feelings, opinions, or standards of the person concerned.

The tailor altered the suit to the client's satisfaction, though it appeared tight to others.
Completion Standard
It's used to express that a task meets the expectations or standards that someone has set.

The student revised his thesis to his advisor’s satisfaction before submission.
Positive Outcome
The phrase indicates a positive result, implying someone's approval or contentment with an outcome.

Her explanation was to the committee's satisfaction, so they approved the project.
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