Concept in Definition ABC

The true essence of knowledge is sharing it since the exchange of opinions enriches the participants in a talk. In the same way, opinion media such as newspapers, blogs, scientific journals, specialized books also provide knowledge about a specific area.

An appreciation shows a observation in relation to a topic, an observation that adds value to that topic through an argument. In a university congress, in a debate television in which experts on a specific topic participate, each one can make their own personal appreciations, their own points of view that are the result of personal study. The most valuable insights are those that are presented supported by solid arguments.

An external appreciation can help another person to realize something that he had not realized until that moment, that is, he can change his mind. From a scientific point of view, the most valued personal assessments are those made by experts recognized for their trajectory professional and his resume.

The essence of the communication is he feedback. Nowadays, digital media also have this premise since readers of an online medium can make their personal assessments from a Article through a comment. Personal opinions are appraisals that can be totally subjective.

In the professional context, constructive criticism is an appreciation that can greatly help the work team to perform your task effectively.

The economic concept

From the point of view of economy, appreciation is used to denote the increase in price of a currency. On the contrary, when the opposite effect occurs in the face of devaluation and the currency loses value, the concept of depreciation is used. From the economic point of view, the appreciation also refers to the consideration of the value of a specific asset. The appraisal also refers to the appraisal of the cost of a specific good, for example, a house.

Artistic appreciation

Appreciation can also be linked to art as shown by the analysis of a work deepening its message, its creative process and its aesthetic value enhancing the understanding of the play.

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