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

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

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

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