appreciation

mastery
UK /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /əˌpɹi.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/noun

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Which word is closest in meaning to 'appreciation' in this sentence?

The teacher showed great appreciation of her students' hard work.