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award

UK/əˈwɔːd/ US/əˈwɔɹd/ common uk
noun (3) verb (3)

noun

1.

a grant made by a law court

  • “he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court”
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2.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

  • “an award for bravery”
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3.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

  • “the prize was a free trip to Europe”
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verb

1.

give, especially as a reward

  • “bestow honors and prizes at graduation”
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2.

give on the basis of merit

  • “Funds are granted to qualified researchers”
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3.

bestow an honor upon

Origin

From Middle English awarden, from Anglo-Norman awarder, from Medieval Latin *exwardare, from Latin ex (“out”) + Medieval Latin wardare, guardare (“to observe, regard, guard”); see ward, guard, regard.

Phrases

  • Academy Award
  • award ceremony
  • book award
  • Darwin Award

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