noun /əˈpɹiː.ʃiːˌeɪ.ʃən,ʌ.pɹɪ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
a) A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
His foreboding showed his appreciation of Henrys character. —J. R. Green.
b) Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors.
See Also: appreciate
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