appreciation
/əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
🇺🇸 US
/əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
“We give to you this trophy as a token of our appreciation of all your years of service.”
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Meaning 2 · noun
Accurate perception; true estimation.
“an appreciation of colors”
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Meaning 3 · noun
A rise in value.
How this word is used
- Everyday “We give to you this trophy as a token of our appreciation of all your years of service.”
- General “an appreciation of colors”
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