English Explanatory Dictionary

satisfice

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To satisfy.
verb
  1. Of human behavior: to make a choice that suffices to fulfill the minimum requirements to achieve an objective, without special regard for utility maximization or optimization of one's preferences.

Pronunciation

/ˈsætɪsfaɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-satisfice.wav

Word forms

satisfice satisfices satisficing satisficed

Etymology

1560, Northern alteration of satisfy, probably influenced in form by Latin satisfacere.

Related words

satisficer
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