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Definition of Appreciation
1. Noun. Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something. "He has a good grasp of accounting practices"
Exact synonyms: Grasp, Hold
Generic synonyms: Apprehension, Discernment, Savvy, Understanding
Specialized synonyms: Sense
Derivative terms: Grasp
Generic synonyms: Apprehension, Discernment, Savvy, Understanding
Specialized synonyms: Sense
Derivative terms: Grasp
2. Noun. Delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values). "To ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"
Exact synonyms: Discernment, Perceptiveness, Taste
Generic synonyms: Discrimination, Secernment
Specialized synonyms: Connoisseurship, Vertu, Virtu, Style, Trend, Vogue, Delicacy, Discretion, Culture
Attributes: Tasteful, Tasteless
Derivative terms: Perceptive
Generic synonyms: Discrimination, Secernment
Specialized synonyms: Connoisseurship, Vertu, Virtu, Style, Trend, Vogue, Delicacy, Discretion, Culture
Attributes: Tasteful, Tasteless
Derivative terms: Perceptive
3. Noun. An expression of gratitude. "He expressed his appreciation in a short note"
Generic synonyms: Thanks
4. Noun. A favorable judgment. "A small token in admiration of your works"
Exact synonyms: Admiration
Generic synonyms: Approval, Approving, Blessing
Specialized synonyms: Adoration, Idolisation, Idolization, Glorification, Idealisation, Idealization
Generic synonyms: Approval, Approving, Blessing
Specialized synonyms: Adoration, Idolisation, Idolization, Glorification, Idealisation, Idealization
5. Noun. An increase in price or value. "An appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate"
Definition of Appreciation
1. n. A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
Definition of Appreciation
1. Noun. A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence. ¹
2. Noun. Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors. ¹
3. Noun. A rise in value;—opposed to depreciation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Appreciation
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