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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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