Award
WordNet
noun
(1) A grant made by a law court
"He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"
(2) A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
"An award for bravery"
(3) 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
(4) Give, especially as an honor or reward
"Bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
(5) 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"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From < < } < + , ; see ward, guard, regard.
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.
- A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition.
- Care, keeping.
- 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book VIII:
- Than the kynge for grete favour made Tramtryste to be put in his doughtyrs awarde and kepying, because she was a noble surgeon.
- 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book VIII:
- A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry.
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.
- To determine; to make or grant an award.