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award - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'award' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Award [ v. i.]
- To determine; to make an award.
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.
- 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]
Meaning (1):
- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Example in sentence:
  • an award for bravery
Meaning (2):
- 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
Example in sentence:
  • the prize was a free trip to Europe
4 . award [ v]
Meaning (4):
- 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
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