understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; he has a good grasp of accounting practices

[ Syn: grasp , hold ]

delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values); arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success; to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste

[ Syn: taste , discernment , perceptiveness ]

an expression of gratitude; he expressed his appreciation in a short note'

a favorable judgment; a small token in admiration of your works

[ Syn: admiration ]

an increase in price or value; an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate'