appreciations

1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of somethingExamples: "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"Synonyms: appreciation, grasp, hold

2. delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)Examples: "arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"; "to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"Synonyms: appreciation, discernment, perceptiveness, taste

3. an expression of gratitudeExamples: "he expressed his appreciation in a short note"Synonyms: appreciation

4. a favorable judgmentExamples: "a small token in admiration of your works"Synonyms: admiration, appreciation

5. an increase in price or valueExamples: "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate"Synonyms: appreciationAntonyms: depreciation