Appreciation vs. Applause

Appreciationnoun

A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

‘We give to you this trophy as a token of our appreciation of all your years of service.’;

Applausenoun

The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

Appreciationnoun

Accurate perception; true estimation.

‘an appreciation of the difficulties before us’; ‘an appreciation of colors’;

Applausenoun

The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by clapping the hands, stamping or tapping with the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

‘The brave man seeks not popular applause.’;

Appreciationnoun

A rise in value.

Applausenoun

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

Appreciationnoun

A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

Applause

Applause (Latin applaudere, to strike upon, clap) is primarily a form of ovation or praise expressed by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences usually applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert, speech, or play, as a sign of enjoyment and approval.

Appreciationnoun

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

‘His foreboding showed his appreciation of Henry's character.’;

Appreciationnoun

A rise in value; - opposed to depreciation.

Appreciationnoun

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something;

‘he has a good grasp of accounting practices’;

Appreciationnoun

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’;

Appreciationnoun

an expression of gratitude;

‘he expressed his appreciation in a short note’;

Appreciationnoun

a favorable judgment;

‘a small token in admiration of your works’;

Appreciationnoun

an increase in price or value;

‘an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate’;