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1. appreciation - noun

· understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"

Synonym(s): grasp, hold

Hypernym(s): understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy




2. appreciation - noun

· 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




3. appreciation - noun

· an expression of gratitude; "he expressed his appreciation in a short note"

Hypernym(s): thanks




4. appreciation - noun

· a favorable judgment; "a small token in admiration of your works"

Synonym(s): admiration

Hypernym(s): blessing, approval, approving




5. appreciation - noun

· an increase in price or value; "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate"

Hypernym(s): increase, step-up

Antonym(s): depreciation





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