Appreciation

n.	1.	A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
	2.	Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors. His foreboding showed his appreciation of Henry's character. - J. R. Green.
	3.	A rise in value; - opposed to depreciation.

Noun	1.	appreciation - understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices" Synonyms: grasp, hold
	2.	appreciation - delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values); "arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"; "to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste" Synonyms: discernment, perceptiveness, taste
	3.	appreciation - an expression of gratitude; "he expressed his appreciation in a short note"
	4.	appreciation - a favorable judgment; "a small token in admiration of your works" Synonyms: admiration
	5.	appreciation - an increase in price or value; "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate" Antonyms: depreciation - a decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen"

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