appreciation
noun
ap·pre·ci·a·tion
| \ ə-ˌprē-shē-ˈā-shən
, -ˌpri- also -ˌprē-sē-\
, -ˌpri- also -ˌprē-sē-\
Definition of appreciation
1a
: 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
c
: sensitive awareness
especially
: recognition of aesthetic values
a class in music appreciation
2
: increase in value