American English pronunciation
How to pronounce award
IPA transcription: [ə'wɔɹd]
Pronunciation variants: [ə'wɔɹd][ə'wɚd]
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Noun
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a grant made by a law court
“he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court”
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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
“an award for bravery”
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something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
“the prize was a free trip to Europe”
Verb
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give as judged due or on the basis of merit
“the referee awarded a free kick to the team”
“the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff”
“Funds are granted to qualified researchers”
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give, especially as an honor or reward
“bestow honors and prizes at graduation”
Usage examples
- They compete for trophies such as the 'Champion of Champions award'.
- "The Dawn Patrol" won the Academy Award for Best Story for John Monk Saunders.
- The scholarship is available on a competitive basis and is a onetime award.
- Bill Lamb of About dot com awarded Run It!
- In its first year the award was titled Best Merengue Performance.
- Richard Harte Keatinge led the assault, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
- No Air Force Crosses were awarded for actions in the Iraq War.
- He was awarded for that the Virtuti Militari Order.
- Ashman's domestic partner Bill Lauch accepted the award on his behalf.
- The liquidator amended the counter claim, and an award was made for indemnity.