Award | Mean of award in English Dictionary
/əˈwoɚd/
- Verb
- to give (a reward or prize) to someone or something
- The judges will award a prize to the best speaker.
- The winner was awarded a gold medal.
- A prize will be awarded to the student who sells the most tickets.
- to officially decide that someone should get (something)
- The jury awarded damages to the defendant.
- The company is awarding the contract to the lowest bidder.
- He was awarded a patent for his invention.
- Noun
- something (such as a prize) that is given to someone or something for being excellent or for doing something that is admired
- Will the film win any awards at the festival?
- She has won numerous awards for her books.
- an awards ceremony [=a ceremony at which awards are given out]
- an award-winning film/writer = an award-winner