Definition
Meaning of 'award'
Meaning of 'award' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Award 
[ v. i.]
- To determine; to make an award. [ v. i.]2. Award [ v. t.]
- To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign
or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to
adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant. [ v. t.]- A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
- The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.
Meaning of 'award' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. award [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Example in sentence:
- an award for bravery
Meaning (2):
- a grant made by a law court
- a grant made by a law court
Example in sentence:
- he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
Meaning (3):
- something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
- something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
Example in sentence:
- the prize was a free trip to Europe
2. award [ v]
[ v]Meaning (4):
- give, especially as an honor or reward
- give, especially as an honor or reward
Example in sentence:
- bestow honors and prizes at graduation
Meaning (5):
- give as judged due or on the basis of merit
- give as judged due or on the basis of merit
Example in sentence:
- Funds are granted to qualified researchers;
- the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff;
- the referee awarded a free kick to the team
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