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Definition of gratification noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

gratification

 noun
noun
NAmE//ˌɡræt̮əfəˈkeɪʃn//
 
[uncountable, countable] (formal)
 
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the state of feeling pleasure when something goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; something that gives you pleasure synonym satisfaction sexual gratification Feeding will usually provide instant gratification to a crying baby. Much to my gratification, my work got a special mention in her speech.
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