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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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