· understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
Hypernym(s): understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy
· delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values); "arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"; "to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"
Synonym(s): taste, discernment, perceptiveness
Hypernym(s): discrimination, secernment
· an expression of gratitude; "he expressed his appreciation in a short note"
Hypernym(s): thanks
· a favorable judgment; "a small token in admiration of your works"
Synonym(s): admiration
Hypernym(s): blessing, approval, approving
· an increase in price or value; "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate"
Hypernym(s): increase, step-up
Antonym(s): depreciation