English dictionary
appreciation
nounPronunciation
əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an increase in price or value
noun
- a favorable judgment
noun
- delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
noun
- understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
noun
- an expression of gratitude
Example sentences
an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate
a small token in admiration of your works
arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success
to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste
he has a good grasp of accounting practices
he expressed his appreciation in a short note