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UK
/ɐpɹˌiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/
]
[ US /əˌpɹiʃiˈeɪʃən/ ]
[ US /əˌpɹiʃiˈeɪʃən/ ]
NOUN
-
delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste
arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success -
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
he has a good grasp of accounting practices -
an expression of gratitude
he expressed his appreciation in a short note -
a favorable judgment
a small token in admiration of your works -
an increase in price or value
an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate
How To Use appreciation In A Sentence
- He fenced and boxed, but also played the cello, drew and had a deep appreciation of painting. PERDITA: The Life of Mary Robinson
- It was a pleasure to present the awards last Friday and to see so many adults attend to show their appreciation and support for these champions of literature.
- The aim is to inculcate business people with an appreciation of different cultures.
- Show your appreciation with a handshake or even a letter.
- Now they can raise only a mild aesthetic appreciation of their quality as sculpture. The Education of a Gardener
- Art is seen as an exercise in fine motor skills or appreciation of nature and not as a creative activity.
- Artists should be nominated for an overall appreciation of their work to date, of which we should be shown the finest examples.
- Chinese government has expressed its appreciation to the international munity for its pursuit of the "One China Policy".
- The success of the operation was entirely due to his example and his rapid appreciation of the situation. Times, Sunday Times
- She gazed in appreciation at the scene.
