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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › appreciationAppreciation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of APPRECIATION is a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude. How to use appreciation in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPPRECIATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the act of recognizing or understanding that something is valuable, important, or as described: in appreciation The crowd cheered in appreciation. Max has no appreciation of the finer things in life. appreciation for Children rarely show any appreciation for what their parents do for them.

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   1. a. : to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of. appreciate the difference between right and wrong. b. : to value or admire highly. She appreciates our work. c. : to judge with heightened perception or understanding : be fully aware of. must see it to appreciate it. d. : to recognize with gratitude. I appreciate your kindness. 2.

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   When you have an appreciation for something, you can see and truly understand its good qualities. One way to show your appreciation for a particularly wonderful musical performance is to give a standing ovation when it's over.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAPPRECIATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities. Brian whistled in appreciation. Your appreciation for something that someone does for you is your gratitude for it. An appreciation of a situation or problem is an understanding of what it involves.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPPRECIATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   APPRECIATE definition: 1. to recognize how good someone or something is and to value them or it: 2. to understand a…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishappreciation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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.

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   to be grateful or thankful for: They appreciated his thoughtfulness. to value or regard highly; place a high estimate on: to appreciate good wine. to be fully conscious of; be aware of; detect: to appreciate the dangers of a situation. to raise in value.

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    1. thanks or gratitude. 2. assessment of the true worth or value of persons or things. 3. perceptive recognition of qualities, as in art. 4. an increase in value, as of goods or property. 5. a written review of a book, etc, esp when favourable.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › appreciationAppreciation Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Appreciation definition: Recognition of the quality, value, significance, or magnitude of people and things.