APPRECIATION


Meaning of APPRECIATION in English

n.1 favourable or grateful recognition.

2 an estimation or judgement; sensitive understanding of or reaction to (a quick appreciation of the problem).

3 an increase in value.

4 a (usu. favourable) review of a book, film, etc.

Etymology: F f. LL appretiatio -onis (as APPRECIATE, -ATION)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.