satisficers
|sat-is-fi-cers|
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/ˌsætɪˈfaɪsər/
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/ˌsætɪˈfaɪsə/
(satisficer)
choose a 'good-enough' option
Etymology
'satisficer' originates from English, specifically the verb 'satisfice' (a mid-20th century coinage by Herbert A. Simon), where 'satis-' comes from Latin 'satis' meaning 'enough' and the element '-fic(e)/-fic' is related to Latin 'facere' meaning 'to do/make'.
'satisficer' changed from the verb 'satisfice' (coined by Herbert A. Simon from 'satisfy' and 'suffice') with the agentive English suffix '-er' added to form the noun 'satisficer'.
Initially it meant 'one who satisfices' — a person who accepts an outcome that is good enough — and this sense (an agent who chooses 'good enough' over optimal) has remained stable in usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people who 'satisfice' — i.e., decision-makers who choose the first option that meets their minimum criteria rather than seeking the optimal solution.
Satisficers often stop searching once they find an option that meets their minimum requirements.
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Last updated: 2026/01/02 02:26