Definitions for Appreciation
əˌpri ʃiˈeɪ ʃənap·pre·ci·a·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.7 / 6 votes

1. appreciation, grasp, holdnoun

   understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

   "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"

2. taste, appreciation, discernment, perceptivenessnoun

   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. appreciationnoun

   an expression of gratitude

   "he expressed his appreciation in a short note"

4. admiration, appreciationnoun

   a favorable judgment

   "a small token in admiration of your works"

5. appreciationnoun

   an increase in price or value

   "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. appreciationnoun

   A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

2. appreciationnoun

   Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors.

   His foreboding showed his appreciation of Henry's character. uE000108999uE001J. R. Green.

3. appreciationnoun

   A rise in value;opposed to depreciation.

4. Etymology: From appréciation.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. appreciation

   Appreciation is the act of recognizing or understanding the value, significance, or magnitude of something. It can refer to the positive recognition of personal qualities, accomplishments, or efforts of others, or an increase in the monetary value of an asset. It can also refer to a deep understanding of concepts, artwork, nature, or various forms of expressions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.3 / 3 votes

1. Appreciationnoun

   a just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence

2. Appreciationnoun

   accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors

3. Appreciationnoun

   a rise in value; -- opposed to depreciation

4. Etymology: [Cf. F. apprciation.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. appreciation

   To recognize the value of a person or animal and the contribution and effort made.

   The show their appreciation by being loving, kind and nonjudgmental.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 22, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Approval
   • Discrimination
   • Increase
   • Thanks
   • Understanding

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Appreciation' in Nouns Frequency: #2498

How to pronounce Appreciation?

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How to say Appreciation in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Appreciation in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Appreciation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Appreciation in a Sentence

1. Dave Roberts:

   It's sinking in, i think as we go forward, really that appreciation of our history and how that came to be is so important.

2. Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino:

   This search and rescue was truly a community collaboration of Maui County first responders, family, friends and community volunteers, i extend my deepest appreciation for everyone involved in searching for and locating Amanda. Your work, determination and sacrifice has helped return her to her loving family. God bless them all.

3. Founder Rafael Shin:

   My hope is that Agua Mágica helps more people enjoy mezcal as native Mexicans do, gaining an appreciation for the nuances of how it’s crafted and the terroir of where the agave is grown, it’s something that is so common in the world of wine — enthusiasts are well-versed in the differences in flavor and production method from one region to another. My goal is that people will approach mezcal with just as much appreciation for the particular people and place that made it.

4. Chester Nez:

   We offer our heartfelt appreciation to the family for sharing Fleming Begaye Sr. life with us, may the Creator bless you and your family with strength and comfort.

5. Luis Aguilar:

   By allowing corporate insiders to protect themselves from stock declines while retaining the opportunity to benefit from stock price appreciation, hedging transactions could permit individuals to receive incentive compensation, even where the company fails to perform and the stock value drops, in the absence of this proposed disclosure, shareholders may not be aware of the executive officers’ and directors’ true economic exposure to the company’s equity.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Appreciation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appreciation
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Appreciation