appreciation

noun ap·pre·ci·a·tion \ ə-ˌprē-shē-ˈā-shən , -ˌpri- also -ˌprē-sē- \

|Updated on: 5 Jul 2018

Examples: appreciation in a Sentence

1 a : a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude

I want to express my appreciation for all you've done.

a small token of our appreciation

b : judgment, evaluation; especially : a favorable critical estimate

c : sensitive awareness; especially : recognition of aesthetic values

a class in music appreciation

2 : increase in value

See appreciation defined for English-language learners

Examples of appreciation in a Sentence

You've been so generous, and I'd like to show my appreciation by cooking a meal for you.
She's shown little appreciation for the effort you've made.
I'm not sure you have an appreciation of the complexity of the situation.
I've gained an appreciation for the skills involved in the game.

Recent Examples of appreciation from the Web

The family expresses their heartfelt appreciation to Seasons Hospice of Connecticut, HomeAids, and to all the staff at Avery Heights in Hartford.

— courant.com, "Wallace Leonard Masur," 2 July 2018
Your sign is represented by the scales, symbolizing your appreciation for balance, harmony, and justice.

— aliza kelly faragher, Allure, "What July's Libra Horoscope Means for You," 29 June 2018
Leo club members enjoyed ice cream and the Lions Club expressed their appreciation for the good works performed by the students.

— tracy trobridge, Howard County Times, "Leo clubs roar into service with Lions help [Glenwood/Glenelg/Dayton," 28 June 2018
Fortunately for Chang, Nell, with her ample appreciation for the spoken word, was just the person to ask.

— robbie gonzalez, WIRED, "One Sentence With 7 Meanings Unlocks a Mystery of Human Speech," 28 June 2018
Her hopes for its people, her pride in its culture, and her appreciation of its influence on her individually were recurring themes in my conversation with her.

— matt harvey, Chicago Reader, "Chicagoans / Poetry / Race South-side poet Kwynology wants people to fall back in love with Chicago at her open mike," 25 June 2018
That understated poise, coupled with our odd cultural tic of equating everything Hawaiian with easygoing chillness, clouds our appreciation of the meticulous labor and thoughtful innovation behind every dish on the Liholiho menu.

— ali bouzari, SFChronicle.com, "Housemade: The magic of Liholiho Yacht Club," 22 June 2018
The goalkeeper was always destined to remain in the Premier League following the Swans' relegation into the Championship, but he's made his appreciation to the club very clear.

— SI.com, "YJB: Lukasz Fabianski Writes Heartfelt Letter to Swansea Following £7m Move to West Ham," 21 June 2018
The adorable duo are always expressing their appreciation for each other, and this Father’s Day post certainly didn’t disappoint.

— blake bakkila, Health.com, "Only John Legend Would Share a Father’s Day Tribute to His Wife While She’s Topless and Breast Pumping," 18 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of appreciation

see appreciate

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 1604

in the meaning defined at sense 1b

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appreciation Synonyms

Financial Definition of APPRECIATION

appreciation

noun

What It Is

Appreciation is an increase in the value of an investment.

How It Works

Let's assume you purchased one share of Company XYZ stock for $5. If that share's value increased to $7, the investment has appreciated by $2.

Note that even though the investment has appreciated by $2, you will not benefit unless you sell the stock and put $7 back in your pocket. If you do not sell, the appreciation is often referred to as “paper profit.”

Why It Matters

The definition of appreciation on InvestingAnswers Appreciation is the end goal for most investors. It is the founding principle upon which nearly every investment strategy rests. However, to realize the benefits of appreciation, the investment asset must be sold. This is generally considered a taxable event, meaning taxes will be due on some or all of the gains.

Source: Investing Answers

APPRECIATION Defined for English Language Learners

appreciation

noun

: a feeling of being grateful for something
: an ability to understand the worth, quality, or importance of something : an ability to appreciate something
: full awareness or understanding of something