appreciation

[uh-pree-shee-ey-shuhn]

noun

1. gratitude; thankful recognition.

   They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch.

2. the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value.

3. clear perception or recognition, especially of aesthetic quality.

   a course in art appreciation.

4. an increase or rise in the value of property, goods, etc.

5. critical notice; evaluation; opinion, as of a situation, person, etc.

6. a critique or written evaluation, especially when favorable.

appreciation

/ -sɪ-, əˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. thanks or gratitude

2. assessment of the true worth or value of persons or things

3. perceptive recognition of qualities, as in art

4. an increase in value, as of goods or property

5. a written review of a book, etc, esp when favourable

Other Word Forms

• appreciational adjective
• nonappreciation noun
• overappreciation noun
• self-appreciation noun
• superappreciation noun
• unappreciation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of appreciation¹

First recorded in 1600–10; earlier appretiation, from French appréciation, from Late Latin appretiātiō “appraisal, valuation”; equivalent to appreciate + -ion

Example Sentences

On a night of appreciation for his 18-year career, the moment belonged to him — and an adoring fan base that has watched his every step.

From Los Angeles Times

Another way to look at it, however, is that the new appreciation for the tech giant is partly because of London-based Deepmind's research into all aspects of frontier technology.

From BBC

Manchester City - the club Hatton proudly supported - paid tribute with a minute's appreciation before Sunday's meeting with Manchester United at Etihad Stadium.

From BBC

On Friday, fans at the final London date showed their appreciation.

From BBC

The experts recall with amazement and appreciation the level of curiosity and celebrity Thurgood commanded in courtrooms across the Jim Crow South, charming even the bigoted lawyers and judges whose unjust rulings he challenged.

From Salon

Related Words

• admiration 
• affection 
• awareness 
• commendation 
• enjoyment 
• esteem 
• knowledge 
• love 
• perception 
• realization 
• recognition 
• respect 
• sensitivity 
• sympathy 
• understanding