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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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