Appreciation

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From French appréciation.

Full definition of appreciation

Noun

1. A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
2. 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. —J. R. Green.
3. A rise in value;—opposed to depreciation.

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