Definitions for Award
əˈwɔrdAward

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. award, awarding(noun)

   a grant made by a law court

   "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"

2. award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels(noun)

   a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

   "an award for bravery"

3. prize, award(verb)

   something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

   "the prize was a free trip to Europe"

4. award, present(verb)

   give, especially as an honor or reward

   "bestow honors and prizes at graduation"

5. award, grant(verb)

   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"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. award(Noun)

   A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

   Etymology: From awarden, from awarder, from *, from ex + wardare, guardare; see ward, guard, regard.

2. award(Noun)

   The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.

   Etymology: From awarden, from awarder, from *, from ex + wardare, guardare; see ward, guard, regard.

3. award(Noun)

   A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.

   Etymology: From awarden, from awarder, from *, from ex + wardare, guardare; see ward, guard, regard.

4. award(Noun)

   Care, keeping.

   Etymology: From awarden, from awarder, from *, from ex + wardare, guardare; see ward, guard, regard.

5. award(Noun)

   A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award.

   Etymology: From awarden, from awarder, from *, from ex + wardare, guardare; see ward, guard, regard.

6. award(Verb)

   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.

   Etymology: From awarden, from awarder, from *, from ex + wardare, guardare; see ward, guard, regard.

7. award(Verb)

   To determine; to make or grant an award.

   Etymology: From awarden, from awarder, from *, from ex + wardare, guardare; see ward, guard, regard.

8. award(Verb)

   to give an award (prize) for merit

   He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

   Etymology: From awarden, from awarder, from *, from ex + wardare, guardare; see ward, guard, regard.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Award(verb)

   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

   Etymology: [OF. eswarder to look at, consider, decide, judge; es (L. ex) + warder, garder, to observe, take heed, keep, fr. OHG. wartn to watch, guard. See Ward.]

2. Award(verb)

   to determine; to make an award

   Etymology: [OF. eswarder to look at, consider, decide, judge; es (L. ex) + warder, garder, to observe, take heed, keep, fr. OHG. wartn to watch, guard. See Ward.]

3. Award(verb)

   a judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted

   Etymology: [OF. eswarder to look at, consider, decide, judge; es (L. ex) + warder, garder, to observe, take heed, keep, fr. OHG. wartn to watch, guard. See Ward.]

4. Award(verb)

   the paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded

   Etymology: [OF. eswarder to look at, consider, decide, judge; es (L. ex) + warder, garder, to observe, take heed, keep, fr. OHG. wartn to watch, guard. See Ward.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Award

   a-wawrd′, v.t. to adjudge: to determine.—n. judgment: final decision, esp. of arbitrators.—adj. Award′able, that may be awarded.—n. Award′ment. [O. Fr. ewarder, eswarder, from an assumed Romanic form compounded of ex, thoroughly, and guardare, watch. See Ward, Guard.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. award

   A judgment, in maritime cases, by arbitration; and the decision or sentence of a court-martial.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. award

   A judgment, the result of arbitration. In a military sense, the decision or sentence of a court-martial. To award medals of honor.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. award

   To acknowledge an achievement.

   To receive an award is an honour.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Award' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #611

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Award' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3988

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Award' in Nouns Frequency: #224

4. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Award' in Verbs Frequency: #558

How to pronounce Award?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Award in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Award in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Award in a Sentence

1. Loren Weisman:

   If you can vote many times for some content or award, where is the authenticity, honor and rewards in those results?”

2. The White House:

   General Keane has devoted his life to keeping America safe and strong, and he has earned many awards, including two Defense Distinguished Service Medals, five Legions of Merit,two Army Distinguished Service Medals, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Ronald Reagan Peace through Strength Award.

3. Jeremie Waterman:

   We hope the State Council's April decision ... will allow qualified foreign electronic payments firms to set up bank clearing operations in the near future - even as we are receiving reports that Chinese regulators may award new licences only to those foreign companies that partner with domestic companies.

4. Miss Piggy:

   Moi is thrilled, but frankly, not surprised to be receiving this Sackler Center First Award, it is truly wonderful to be celebrated and share this honor with fellow legends, role models, and pioneers of female fabulosity. We rock!

5. Van Dijk:

   It was amazing, there are a couple of players like him (Messi) who are fantastic. I'm proud of what I've achieved with Liverpool and Holland. It's going to be tough (to win the award) when these guys are around.

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