appreciation

/əpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃən/ · 5 syllables

Meaning

noun

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
“he has a good grasp of accounting practices”
delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
“arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success”
an expression of gratitude
“he expressed his appreciation in a short note”
a favorable judgment
“a small token in admiration of your works”
an increase in price or value
“an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate”

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