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   appreciation

   /əˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃn/

   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 written assessment of an artist or piece of work, typically a favourable one: "a full appreciation of the professor's life and work will be published in the Scotsman tomorrow" Similar reviewcritiquecriticismcritical analysiscommentarywrite-upnoticeassessmentevaluationjudgementratingreportpraiseacclamationinformal:crit
   • 2. a full understanding of a situation: "the bank's lack of appreciation of their problems" Similar acknowledgementrecognitionrealizationknowledgeawarenessconsciousnesscognizancesensitivityalertnesssympathyunderstandingcomprehensionperceptiondiscernmentOpposite unawareness
   • 3. increase in monetary value: "the appreciation of the dollar against the pound" 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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   1. thanks or gratitude. 2. assessment of the true worth or value of persons or things.

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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.

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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.

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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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   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.

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   Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities.