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单词 satisfice
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Definition of satisfice in English:

satisfice

verbˈsatɪsfʌɪsˈsadəsˌfīs
[no object]formal
  • Decide on and pursue a course of action that will satisfy the minimum requirements necessary to achieve a particular goal.

    〈正式〉满足最低要求

    it talks about telling you not to just satisfice but to always look for the best
    Example sentencesExamples
    • As Simon pointed out, we usually ‘satisfice’ instead of optimizing difficult problems due to limited time and insight, settling for a solution that is good enough.
    • When you satisfice, you don't let an impossible quest for the perfect destroy your enjoyment of the good.
    Synonyms
    fulfil, gratify, meet, fill, serve, provide for, supply

Origin

Mid 16th century (in the sense 'satisfy'): alteration of satisfy, influenced by Latin satisfacere. The formal use dates from the 1950s.

Definition of satisfice in US English:

satisfice

verbˈsadəsˌfīs
formal
  • Accept an available option as satisfactory.

    it talks about telling you not to just satisfice but to always look for the best
    Example sentencesExamples
    • When you satisfice, you don't let an impossible quest for the perfect destroy your enjoyment of the good.
    • As Simon pointed out, we usually ‘satisfice’ instead of optimizing difficult problems due to limited time and insight, settling for a solution that is good enough.
    Synonyms
    fulfil, gratify, meet, fill, serve, provide for, supply

Origin

Mid 16th century (in the sense ‘satisfy’): alteration of satisfy, influenced by Latin satisfacere. The formal use dates from the 1950s.

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