transcription, транскрипция: [ əpri:ʃieɪʃ(ə)n ]
( appreciations)
1.
Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities.
...an investigation into children’s understanding and appreciation of art...
Brian whistled in appreciation.
N-SING : also no det , oft N of n
2.
Your appreciation for something that someone does for you is your gratitude for it.
He expressed his appreciation for what he called Saudi Arabia’s moderate and realistic oil policies.
...the gifts presented to them in appreciation of their work.
= gratitude
N-SING : also no det , oft with poss , N for n
3.
An appreciation of a situation or problem is an understanding of what it involves.
They have a stronger appreciation of the importance of economic incentives.
= grasp
N-SING : also no det , with supp , oft N of n
4.
Appreciation in the value of something is an increase in its value over a period of time.
You have to take capital appreciation of the property into account.
≠ depreciation
N-UNCOUNT