Definition of appreciation Appreciation

/ʌpɹiˌʃiejˈʃʌn/ - [upreesheeeyshun] - ap•pre•ci•a•tion

We found 14 definitions of appreciation from 5 different sources.

Advertising

What does appreciation mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: appreciations

appreciation - understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
  grasp, hold
  savvy, apprehension, understanding, discernment the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
appreciation - an increase in price or value; "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate"
  step-up, increase the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary"
appreciation - an expression of gratitude; "he expressed his appreciation in a short note"
appreciation - delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values); "arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"; "to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"
  taste, discernment, perceptiveness
  discrimination, secernment unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
  connoisseurship, vertu, virtu objet d'art collectively (especially fine antiques)
  vogue, trend, style the popular taste at a given time; "leather is the latest vogue"; "he followed current trends"; "the 1920s had a style of their own"
  discretion, delicacy the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment"
appreciation - a favorable judgment; "a small token in admiration of your works"
  admiration
  approving, approval, blessing a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
  idolisation, idolization, adoration the act of worshiping blindly and to excess
= synonym
= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • appreciation (Noun)
    A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc. ; recognition of excellence.
  • appreciation (Noun)
    Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors.
  • appreciation (Noun)
    A rise in value;—opposed to depreciation.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

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

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • appreciation
    The understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something.
  • appreciation
    The understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something.

Part of speech

🔤

Pronunciation

Word frequency

Appreciation is...

60% Complete
Very rare
Rare
Normal
Common
Very Common
66% Complete
Rare
Normal
Common

Sign Language

appreciation in sign language
Sign language - letter A Sign language - letter A Sign language - letter P Sign language - letter P Sign language - letter P Sign language - letter P Sign language - letter R Sign language - letter R Sign language - letter E Sign language - letter E Sign language - letter C Sign language - letter C Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter A Sign language - letter A Sign language - letter T Sign language - letter T Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter N Sign language - letter N