appreciation

Noun
Synonyms: graspholdtastediscernmentperceptivenessadmiration

WordNet 3.0

Noun (5)

  1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something“he has a good grasp of accounting practices”Synonyms: grasphold
  2. 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”Synonyms: tastediscernmentperceptiveness
  3. an expression of gratitude“he expressed his appreciation in a short note”
  4. a favorable judgment“a small token in admiration of your works”Synonyms: admiration
  5. an increase in price or value“an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Appreciation \Ap*pre`ci*a"tion\, n. [Cf. F. appr['e]ciation.]

1.A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence. [1913 Webster]

2.Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors. [1913 Webster]

His foreboding showed his appreciation of Henry's character.— J. R. Green.[1913 Webster]

3.A rise in value; -- opposed to depreciation. [1913 Webster]

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