Appreciation Definition

Contents

• 1 English
  • 1.1 Etymology
  • 1.2 Pronunciation
  • 1.3 Noun
    • 1.3.1 Translations
    • 1.3.2 Related terms

English

Etymology

Compare with French appréciation.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /əˈpɹiː.ʃiːˌeɪ.ʃən/, SAMPA: /@"pr\i:.Si%eI.S@n/
• (US) IPA: /ʌ.pɹɪ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/, SAMPA: /V.pr\I.Si"eI.S@n/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

appreciation (countable and uncountable; plural appreciations)

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. —J. R. Green.

3. A rise in value;—opposed to depreciation.

Related terms

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