award
award /əˈwɔrd/
noun
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(
)
(law) a grant made by a law court
(
awarding
, award
)
(law) a grant made by a law court
He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
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(
)
A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
(
accolade
, honour
[Canadian, British] , laurels
, award
, honor
[American] )
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
An award for bravery
an award for bravery
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(
)
Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
(
award
, prize
)
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
The prize was a free trip to Europe
the prize was a free trip to Europe
verb
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(
)
Give, especially as an honor or reward
(
present
, award
)
give, especially as an honor or reward
Bestow honors and prizes at graduation
bestow honors and prizes at graduation
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(
)
Give as judged due or on the basis of merit
(
award
, grant
)
give as judged due or on the basis of merit
The referee awarded a free kick to the team
the referee awarded a free kick to the team
The jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
Funds are granted to qualified researchers
Funds are granted to qualified researchers