appreciation
//əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən//
Forms
- Plural
- appreciations
Definitions
1.The act of appreciating.
2.A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
- We give to you this trophy as a token of our appreciation of all your years of service.
3.Accurate perception; true estimation.
- His foreboding showed his appreciation of Henry's character.
4.A rise in value.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4861
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From French appréciation.
By surface analysis, appreciate + -ion.