appreciation

Plural: appreciations

Noun

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
• delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
• an expression of gratitude
  • "he expressed his appreciation in a short note"
• a favorable judgment
• an increase in price or value
  • "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate"
• The act of appreciating.
• A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
• Accurate perception; true estimation.
• A rise in value.

Examples

• an appreciation of colors
• an appreciation of the difficulties before us
• We give to you this trophy as a token of our appreciation of all your years of service.

Synonyms

admiration, discernment, grasp, hold, perceptiveness, taste

Antonyms

depreciation

Related Words

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