esteem, high regard; increase in value
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Appreciation Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors.
Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors.
(n.)
A rise in value; -- opposed to depreciation.
A rise in value; -- opposed to depreciation.
(n.)
A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutA just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
appreciation
\ap*pre`ci*a"tion\ (&?;), n. [cf. f. appréciation.]
1. a just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
2. accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors. his foreboding showed his appreciation of henry's character. r. green.
3. a rise in value; -- opposed to depreciation.
appreciation
n
1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices" [syn: grasp, hold]
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" [syn: taste, discernment, perceptiveness]
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" [syn: admiration]
5. an increase in price or value over time; "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate" [ant: depreciation]
Noun
1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
(synonym) grasp, hold
(hypernym) understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy
(hyponym) sense
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"
(synonym) taste, discernment, perceptiveness
(hypernym) discrimination, secernment
(hyponym) virtu, vertu, connoisseurship
(attribute) tasteful, in good taste(p)
3. an expression of gratitude; "he expressed his appreciation in a short note"
(hypernym) thanks
4. a favorable judgment; "a small token in admiration of your works"
(synonym) admiration
(hypernym) blessing, approval, approving
(hyponym) adoration, idolization, idolisation
5. an increase in price or value; "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate"
(antonym) depreciation
(hypernym) increase, step-up
Appreciation Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
The increase in the value of an asset through a rise in its market value. Example: A business owns a building which has increased in value due to a new super highway abutting the property, providing easier access.
Appreciation Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Appreciation may refer to:
- Financial
- Capital appreciation
- Currency appreciation and depreciation
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Appreciation Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
An increase in the value of one form of currency as compared to the currency of another nation.
Appreciation Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
