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 magazines, specialized books also provide knowledge about a specific area.
An appraisal shows an observation in relation to a topic, an observation that adds value to that matter through an argument. In a university congress, in a television debate 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 they had not realized until that moment, that is, they can change their mind. From a scientific point of view, the most valued personal appraisals are those made by experts recognized for their professional career and curriculum.
The essence of communication is feedback. Today, digital media also have this premise since readers of an online medium can make their personal assessments from an 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 carry out its task effectively.
The economic concept
From the point of view of economics, 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 an economic point of view, 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 work.
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