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appreciation definition

ap·pre·cia·tion (ə prē′s̸hē ā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act or fact of appreciating; specif.,
    1. proper estimation or enjoyment
    2. grateful recognition, as of a favor
    3. sensitive awareness or enjoyment, as of art
  2. a judgment or evaluation
  3. ☆ a rise in value or price

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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