Appreciation | Mean of appreciation in English Dictionary

/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/

• Noun
• a feeling of being grateful for something
1. You've been so generous, and I'd like to show my appreciation by cooking a meal for you.
2. We'd like to present you with this gift in appreciation of your hard work. [=to show that we are grateful for your hard work]
• an ability to understand the worth, quality, or importance of something
1. a music appreciation class [=a class that teaches people to understand and value music]
2. She has developed an appreciation of exotic foods.
3. There is an increasing appreciation for video as an art form.
• full awareness or understanding of something
1. She's shown little appreciation for the effort you've made.
2. I'm not sure you have an appreciation of the complexity of the situation.
3. I've gained an appreciation for the skills involved in the game.

• a speech or piece of writing that praises something or someone
1. She recently published an appreciation of an obscure sculptor who lived in the 17th century.
• an increase in the value of something
1. He bought the statue because he believed there would be an appreciation in its value.
2. Based on the history of the company, you can expect a significant appreciation in your investment over a number of years.
3. There's been no appreciation in the stock's value.