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Appreciation - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Appreciation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Appreciation [ n.]
- A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
- Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors.
- A rise in value; -- opposed to depreciation.

Meaning of 'Appreciation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . appreciation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a favorable judgment
Example in sentence:
  • a small token in admiration of your works
Meaning (2):
- an increase in price or value
Example in sentence:
  • an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate
Meaning (3):
- delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
Example in sentence:
  • arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success;
  • to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste
Meaning (4):
- an expression of gratitude
Example in sentence:
  • he expressed his appreciation in a short note
Meaning (5):
- understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
Example in sentence:
  • he has a good grasp of accounting practices

Nearby Words:

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