Definition of apreciation
1. appreciation [ n ] understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
Examples:
"he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
(Edward P. Lawton, "Northern Liberals and Southern...)
The South 's antipathy to Northern civilization includes such charges as poor manners , harsh accents , lack of appreciation of the arts of living like gastronomy and the use of leisure .
(Max F. Millikan and Donald L. M. Blackmer,...)
In these rapidly changing societies there is also too little appreciation of the need for effort to achieve goals .
It should attempt to communicate both an appreciation of professional standards and an understanding of the tremendous powers and potentialities of genuinely open and pluralistic societies .
(Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)
Not a thought nor a cadence was missed in her summary of appreciation .
Synonyms appreciation hold grasp Related Terms understanding sense get_the_picture2. appreciation [ n ] delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
Examples:
"arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"
"to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"
(Tristram P. Coffin, "Folklore in the American Twentieth...)
To both the amateur and the commercial progandist the analyst lacks a soul , lacks appreciation with his endless probings and classifications .
Synonyms taste appreciation perceptiveness discernment Related Terms discrimination vogue culture virtu delicacy tasteful tasteless3. appreciation [ n ] a favorable judgment
Examples:
"a small token in admiration of your works"
(Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)
He drank slowly with due appreciation .
Synonyms appreciation admiration Related Terms blessing idealization adoration4. appreciation [ n ] an expression of gratitude
Examples:
"he expressed his appreciation in a short note"
5. appreciation [ n ] an increase in price or value over time
Examples:
"an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate"
(Orlin J. Scoville, Part-Time Farming...)
The cost of land and the prospects for appreciation in value may influence your decision .
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