Appreciationof something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities.
...an investigation into children's understanding and appreciation of art. [+ of]
Brian whistled in appreciation.
Synonyms: admiration, liking, respect, assessment More Synonyms of appreciation
2. singular noun [oft with poss]
Your appreciationfor something that someone does for you is your gratitude for it.
He expressed his appreciation for what he called Saudi Arabia's moderate and realisticoil policies. [+ for]
...the gifts presented to them in appreciation of their work. [+ of]
Synonyms: gratitude, thanks, recognition, obligation More Synonyms of appreciation
3. singular noun
An appreciationof a situation or problem is an understanding of what it involves.
They have a stronger appreciation of the importance of economic incentives. [+ of]
Synonyms: awareness, understanding, regard, knowledge More Synonyms of appreciation
4. uncountable noun
Appreciation in the value of something is an increase in its value over a period of time.
You have to take capital appreciation of the property into account. [+ of]
Synonyms: increase, rise, gain, growth More Synonyms of appreciation
5. countable noun [usually NOUNof noun]
An appreciationof an artist or performer or of their work is a speech or piece of writing in which they are discussed and assessed.
I had written an appreciation of Hernandez for a magazine.
Synonyms: review, report, notice, analysis More Synonyms of appreciation
appreciation in British English
(əˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃən, -sɪ-)
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
appreciation in American English
(əˌpriʃiˈeɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act or fact of appreciating
; specif.,
a.
proper estimation or enjoyment
b.
grateful recognition, as of a favor
c.
sensitive awareness or enjoyment, as of art
2.
a judgment or evaluation
3. US
a rise in value or price
see also depreciation
COBUILD Collocations
appreciation
capital appreciation
deep appreciation
express appreciation
keen appreciation
mutual appreciation
Examples of 'appreciation' in a sentence
appreciation
This should ensure decent capital appreciation and a healthy yield for patient investors.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
There were tears of appreciation and gratitude at a wonderful career.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Its subject is the appreciation of art itself.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But the mood around the ground was more of celebration and appreciation for the great man ahead of kick-off.
The Sun (2017)
Shared language matters, and he has shown an appreciation for the role of the personal in recent transatlantic history.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
More than twice as many people attend classical concerts as cricket matches, according to figures that show a growing appreciation for orchestral music.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It's not about capital appreciation, it is more about security and wealth preservation.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And stars of the sporting world were quick to show their appreciation to Britain's tennis champ.
The Sun (2016)
One is the importance of motive and the other is gratitude and appreciation.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He has a great intelligence and appreciation as a footballer.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We just wanted to show our appreciation.
The Sun (2009)
It gives you a deeper appreciation for when things are good.
The Sun (2010)
The consumer generally has lost the appreciation of the value of seasonal foods.
Lashford, Stephanie The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food (1988)
Therefore you must include in your calculations both dividends and capital appreciation.
Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991)
He earned my gratitude and appreciation by the manner he showed his practical sympathies.
Judd, Alan Ford Madox Ford (1990)
The crash course in art appreciation seems to have paid off.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Any suggestion of him not having a genuine understanding and appreciation of art is smartly corrected.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It would deny them the benefit of the asset appreciation value.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The success of the operation was entirely due to his example and his rapid appreciation of the situation.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
When the year was up, the pastor expressed much appreciation of my work.
Christianity Today (2000)
Having said that, tipping is a gesture of appreciation for a job well done.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Looking forward to spring after a long winter and a return to a more seasonal approach to foodstuffs would reduce boredom and increase appreciation.
Lashford, Stephanie The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food (1988)
I think we shared a mutual admiration, appreciation and affection for each other.
The Sun (2014)
In other languages
appreciation
British English: appreciation NOUN
Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities.
...an investigation into children's understanding and appreciation of art.
American English: appreciation
Brazilian Portuguese: apreciação
Chinese: 欣赏
European Spanish: apreciación
French: appréciation
German: Anerkennung
Italian: apprezzamento
Japanese: 鑑賞力
Korean: 감상
European Portuguese: apreciação
Latin American Spanish: apreciación
All related terms of 'appreciation'
deep appreciation
Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities.
keen appreciation
Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities.
capital appreciation
Appreciation in the value of something is an increase in its value over a period of time.
express appreciation
Your appreciation for something that someone does for you is your gratitude for it.
mutual appreciation
Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities.