Award
/əˈwɔːd/
The meaning and definition of Award, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge
“the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant”
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To give (an award).
“Four or five of these medals are awarded every year.”
noun
- 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.
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Origin
From Middle English awarden, from Anglo-Norman awarder.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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