award
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transitive verb \ə-ˈwȯrd\Definition of AWARD
1
: to give by judicial decree or after careful consideration
2
: to confer or bestow as being deserved or merited or needed <award scholarships to disadvantaged students>
— award·able \-ˈwȯr-də-bəl\ adjective
— award·ee \-ˌwȯr-ˈdē\ noun
— award·er \-ˈwȯr-dər\ noun
Examples of AWARD
- The judges will award a prize to the best speaker.
- The winner was awarded a gold medal.
- A prize will be awarded to the student who sells the most tickets.
- The jury awarded damages to the defendant.
- The company is awarding the contract to the lowest bidder.
- He was awarded a patent for his invention.
Origin of AWARD
Middle English, to decide, from Anglo-French awarder, agarder to look at, examine, resolve, from a- (from Latin ad-) + warder, garder to look after, guard — more at guard
First Known Use: 14th century
2award
nounDefinition of AWARD
1
a : a judgment or final decision; especially : the decision of arbitrators in a case submitted to them b : the document containing the decision of arbitrators
2
: something that is conferred or bestowed especially on the basis of merit or need
See Examples of AWARD
- Will the film win any awards at the festival?
- She has won numerous awards for her books.
First Known Use of AWARD
14th century
Related to AWARD
- Synonyms
- accolade, blue ribbon, decoration, distinction, honor, kudo, plume, premium, prize
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