appreciation

== English == === Etymology === From French appréciation. By surface analysis, appreciate +‎ -ion. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /əˌpɹi.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ (General Australian, New Zealand) IPA(key): /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈæɪ.ʃən/ Hyphenation: ap‧pre‧ci‧a‧tion Rhymes: -eɪʃən === Noun === appreciation (countable and uncountable, plural appreciations) The act of appreciating. A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem. Accurate perception; true estimation. A rise in value. ==== Alternative forms ==== 'preciation (pronunciation spelling) ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “rise in value”): depreciation ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== appreciate ==== Translations ====