# appreciation

Pronunciation: US say "uh-pree-shee-AY-shuhn" /əˌpɹi.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/; UK

## Noun

1. Fair recognition of the worth or excellence of something, often combined with gratitude and esteem.
   - Simple: A thankful feeling, or knowing how good or valuable something is.
   - _He expressed deep appreciation for the volunteers who gave their weekends._
   - _Her appreciation of fine craftsmanship grew after years among the woodworkers._
2. An increase in the value of an asset, currency, or property over time.
   - Simple: An increase in how much something is worth over time.
   - _The steady appreciation of the lakeside property surprised its long-time owners._
   - _Currency appreciation made imported electronics cheaper for local buyers._
3. The act of recognizing and valuing the good qualities of something.
   - Simple: The act of enjoying something or seeing its value.
   - _Her appreciation of the novel deepened with each rereading._
   - _Years of travel widened his appreciation of unfamiliar cuisines._
4. An accurate perception or true estimation of a situation or set of facts.
   - Simple: A clear and correct understanding of something.
   - _The general's appreciation of the battlefield shaped every order he gave._
   - _A full appreciation of the risks is needed before signing the contract._

## Origin

This word comes from French appréciation. By surface analysis, it can be broken down as appreciate plus the suffix -ion.

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/appreciation (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).