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1. (n.) appreciation
gratitude; thankful recognition:
They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch.
2. appreciation
the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value.
3. appreciation
clear perception or recognition, esp. of historic importance and aesthetic quality:
a course in art appreciation.
4. appreciation
an increase in the value of property, goods, etc.
5. appreciation
critical notice; evaluation; opinion, as of a situation.
6. appreciation
a critique or written evaluation, esp. when favorable.
Etymology: (1600–10; < LL)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) appreciation, grasp, hold
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
"he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
2. (noun) taste, appreciation, discernment, perceptiveness
delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
"arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"; "to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"
3. (noun) appreciation
an expression of gratitude
"he expressed his appreciation in a short note"
4. (noun) admiration, appreciation
a favorable judgment
"a small token in admiration of your works"
5. (noun) appreciation
an increase in price or value
"an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate"
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1. (noun) appreciation
the feeling of being grateful and valuing sth
to show our appreciation for your generosity; in appreciation of her hard work
2. appreciation
a feeling of awareness and understanding
to have an appreciation of the difficulties
3. appreciation
≠ depreciation
the appreciation of your assets
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) appreciation
a just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence
2. (noun) appreciation
accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors
3. (noun) appreciation
a rise in value; -- opposed to depreciation
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