This is the 14469th most frequent Russian word.
оценили
"Оценили" means "evaluated" or "appreciated."
Here, 'оценили' indicates acknowledging and valuing someone's efforts.
Мы очень оценили ваши усилия.
We greatly appreciated your efforts.
In this context, 'оценили' is used to mean determining the value of something.
Эксперты оценили стоимость картины.
Experts evaluated the value of the painting.
Here, 'оценили' denotes recognition and positive feedback regarding the new teaching method.