Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary

ap|po|site /æ pəz I t/ ADJ Something that is apposite is suitable for or appropriate to what is happening or being discussed. [FORMAL ] □  Recent events have made his central theme even more apposite.

ap|po|si|tion /æ pəz I ʃ ^ə n/ N‑UNCOUNT [usu in N ] If two noun groups referring to the same person or thing are in apposition , one is placed immediately after the other, with no conjunction joining them, as in 'Her father, Nigel, left home three months ago.'

ap|prais|al /əpre I z ^ə l/ (appraisals )

1 N‑VAR If you make an appraisal of something, you consider it carefully and form an opinion about it. □ [+ of ] What is needed in such cases is a calm appraisal of the situation.

2 N‑VAR Appraisal is the official or formal assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of someone or something. Appraisal often involves observation or some kind of testing. □  Staff problems should be addressed through training and appraisals. [Also + of ]

ap|praise /əpre I z/ (appraises , appraising , appraised ) VERB If you appraise something or someone, you consider them carefully and form an opinion about them. [FORMAL ] □ [V n] This prompted many employers to appraise their selection and recruitment policies.

ap|prais|er /əpre I zə ^r / (appraisers ) N‑COUNT An appraiser is someone whose job is to estimate the cost or value of something such as property. [AM ] in BRIT, use valuer

ap|pre|ci|able /əpriː ʃəb ^ə l/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] An appreciable amount or effect is large enough to be important or clearly noticed. [FORMAL ]

ap|pre|ci|ate ◆◇◇ /əpriː ʃie I t/ (appreciates , appreciating , appreciated )

1 VERB If you appreciate something, for example a piece of music or good food, you like it because you recognize its good qualities. □ [V n] In time you'll appreciate the beauty and subtlety of this language.

2 VERB If you appreciate a situation or problem, you understand it and know what it involves. □ [V n] I never really appreciated the size of the club and what it means to the community. □ [V that] He appreciates that co-operation with the media is part of his professional duties.

3 VERB If you appreciate something that someone has done for you or is going to do for you, you are grateful for it. □ [V n] Peter stood by me when I most needed it. I'll always appreciate that. □ [V n] I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't mention it.

4 VERB If something that you own appreciates over a period of time, its value increases. □ [V ] They don't have any confidence that houses will appreciate in value.

ap|pre|cia|tion /əpriː ʃie I ʃ ^ə n/ (appreciations )

1 N‑SING Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities. □ [+ of ] …an investigation into children's understanding and appreciation of art. □  Brian whistled in appreciation.

2 N‑SING [oft with poss] Your appreciation for something that someone does for you is your gratitude for it. □ [+ for ] He expressed his appreciation for what he called Saudi Arabia's moderate and realistic oil policies. □ [+ of ] …the gifts presented to them in appreciation of their work.

3 N‑SING An appreciation of a situation or problem is an understanding of what it involves. □ [+ of ] They have a stronger appreciation of the importance of economic incentives.

4 N‑UNCOUNT Appreciation in the value of something is an increase in its value over a period of time. □ [+ of ] You have to take capital appreciation of the property into account.

ap|pre|cia|tive /əpriː ʃət I v/