appreciation

CEFRB2

/əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An understanding of the value or importance of something.

  2. 02

    noun

    A feeling of thanks for something.

Examples

  • I have some appreciation of your problems.

  • May I present this to you in token of my appreciation?

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈæɪ.ʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.

  2. Accurate perception; true estimation.

  3. The act of appreciating.

More examples

In context

  • She shows little appreciation of good music.

  • We give to you this trophy as a token of our appreciation of all your years of service.

  • an appreciation of the difficulties before us

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From French appréciation. By surface analysis, appreciate + -ion.