APPRECIATIONS

Noun

appreciations

plural of appreciation

Source: Wiktionary


APPRECIATION

Ap*pre`ci*a"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. appréciation.]

1. A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

2. Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors. His foreboding showed his appreciation of Henry's character. J. R. Green.

3. A rise in value; -- opposed to depreciation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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