Bible Dictionaries
Appreciation

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors.

(2):

(n.) A rise in value; - opposed to depreciation.

(3):

(n.) A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Appreciation'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/appreciation.html. 1828.