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   Ap·pre·ci·a·tion

   /əˌprēSHēˈāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something: "I smiled in appreciation" Similar valuingrespectprizingcherishingtreasuringadmirationregardesteemhigh opinion
   • ▪ gratitude: "they would be the first to show their appreciation" Similar gratitudethanksgratefulnessthankfulnessrecognitionsense of obligationindebtednessobligationOpposite ingratitude
   • ▪ a piece of writing in which the qualities of a person or the person's work are discussed and assessed: "a full appreciation of the professor's life and work will be published in the Scotsman tomorrow" Similar reviewcritiquecriticismcritical analysiscommentarywrite-upnoticeassessmentevaluationjudgmentratingreportpraiseacclamationinformal:crit
   • ▪ sensitive understanding of the aesthetic value of something: "courses in music appreciation"
   • 2. a full understanding of a situation: "the bank's lack of appreciation of their problems" Similar acknowledgmentrecognitionrealizationknowledgeawarenessconsciousnesscognizancesensitivityalertnesssympathyunderstandingcomprehensionperceptiondiscernmentOpposite unawareness
   • 3. increase in monetary value: "the appreciation of the franc against the dollar" Similar increasegaingrowthrisemountinginflationescalationimprovementenhancementOpposite depreciationdecrease

   Word Origin late 15th century: from French appréciation, from late Latin appretiatio(n-), from the verb appretiare ‘set at a price, appraise’ (see appreciate).

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   noun. gratitude; thankful recognition: They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch. the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value. clear perception or recognition, especially of aesthetic quality: a course in art appreciation. an increase or rise in the value of property, goods, etc.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › appreciationAPPRECIATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   APPRECIATION definition: 1. an understanding of how good something or someone is so that you are able to enjoy them: 2. a…. Learn more.

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   Definition of appreciation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › appreciationappreciation | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   appreciation meaning: 1. an understanding of how good something or someone is so that you are able to enjoy them: 2. a…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › appreciationAPPRECIATION definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   APPRECIATION meaning: 1. an understanding of how good something or someone is: 2. a feeling of being grateful for…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude. I want to express my appreciation for all you've done. a small token of our appreciation. b. : judgment, evaluation. especially : a favorable critical estimate. c. : sensitive awareness. especially : recognition of aesthetic values. a class in music appreciation. 2.