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Definition of Award
1. Verb. Give, especially as an honor or reward. "Bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
Generic synonyms: Allocate, Apportion
Specialized synonyms: Certificate, Bestow, Confer
Derivative terms: Presentation
2. Noun. A grant made by a law court. "He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"
Generic synonyms: Grant, Subsidisation, Subsidization
Specialized synonyms: Addiction
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
3. Verb. Give as judged due or on the basis of merit. "They award them the money"; "Funds are granted to qualified researchers"
Specialized synonyms: Pension, Pension Off
Generic synonyms: Give
Derivative terms: Grant, Grantee
4. Noun. A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction. "An award for bravery"
Specialized synonyms: Prize, Trophy, Aliyah, Academic Degree, Degree, Crown, Pennant, Cachet, Seal, Seal Of Approval, Citation, Commendation, Honorable Mention, Mention, Letter, Varsity Letter, Decoration, Laurel Wreath, Medal, Medallion, Palm, Ribbon, Trophy, Emmy, Nobel Prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix De Rome, Prix Goncourt
Generic synonyms: Symbol
Derivative terms: Honor, Honorary, Honour
5. Noun. Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery. "The prize was a free trip to Europe"
Generic synonyms: Gift
Specialized synonyms: Scholarship, Fellowship, Gratuity, Door Prize, Jackpot, Prize Money, Premium
Definition of Award
1. 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.
2. v. i. To determine; to make an award.
3. n. A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
Definition of Award
1. Noun. (legal) A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted. ¹
2. Noun. (legal) The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded. ¹
3. Noun. A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit. ¹
4. Noun. (obsolete) Care, keeping. ¹
5. Noun. (Australia industrial relations) A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive legal) 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. ¹
7. Verb. (intransitive) To determine; to make or grant an award. ¹
8. Verb. (transitive) to give an award (prize) for merit ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Award
1. to grant as due or merited [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Award
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