What is another word for satisfice?

Pronunciation: [sˈatɪsfɪs] (IPA)

Satisfice is a combination of two words: satisfy and suffice. It means to settle for something that is satisfactory but not ideal. Sometimes, we have to satisfice because the perfect solution is not available or because we are pressed for time. Other words that can be used interchangeably with satisfice include settle, compromise, make do, improvise, and accept. All of these words suggest that we have to be content with what is available, even if it falls short of our expectations. So, when you encounter a situation where you can't have everything you want, just remember that it's okay to satisfice and be grateful for what you have.

What are the hypernyms for Satisfice?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Satisfice?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for satisfice (as verbs)

Usage examples for Satisfice

Que toda aquella plaza del Cuzco le sacaron la tierra propia, y se llevo a otras partes por cosa de gran estima, e la hincheron de arena de la costa de la mar, como hasta dos palmos y medio en algunas partes, mas sembraron por toda ella muchos vasos de oro e plata, y hovejuelas y hombrecillos pequenos de lo mismo, lo cual se ha sacado en mucha cantidad, que todo lo hemos visto; desta arena estaba toda la plaza, quando yo fui a governar aquella Ciudad; e si fue verdad que aquella se trajo de ellos, afirman e tienen puestos en sus registros, paresceme que sea ansi, que toda la tierra junta tubo necesidad de entender en ello, por que la plaza es grande, y no tiene numero las cargas que en ella entraron; y la costa por lo mas cerca esta mas de nobenta leguas a lo que creo, y cierto yo me satisfice, porque todos dicen, que aquel genero de arena, no lo hay hasta la costa.
"History-of-the-Conquest-of-Peru-with-a-preliminary-view-of-the-civilization-of-the-Incas"
Prescott, William Hickling

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