award

Pronunciation: /əˈwɔːd/

The English word “award” has 10 meanings listed here.

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.
Funding that has been granted for the conduct of a research project.
A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
A negotiated set of employment conditions and minimum wages for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award.

verb

To determine; to make or grant an award.
To give (an award).
To give (a person) an award.
To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case.
(in an examination) To give marks for a correct answer.

Etymology

From Middle English awarden, from Anglo-Norman awarder, from Medieval Latin *exwardare, from Latin ex (“out”) + Medieval Latin wardare, guardare (“to observe, regard, guard”); see ward, guard, regard.

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