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US
/əˈwɔɹd/
]
[ UK /ɐwˈɔːd/ ]
[ UK /ɐwˈɔːd/ ]
NOUN
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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
an award for bravery -
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
the prize was a free trip to Europe -
a grant made by a law court
he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
VERB
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give, especially as an honor or reward
bestow honors and prizes at graduation -
give as judged due or on the basis of merit
the referee awarded a free kick to the team
Funds are granted to qualified researchers
the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
How To Use award In A Sentence
- The air in this bulge then slides over the unexpanded air over the sea resulting in a pressure difference at sea level between the landward and seaward sides of the coast.
- He received his award for service to the preservation and documentation of Australia's naval history and maritime heritage.
- This carefully-worded document rehearsed the arguments for making the joint award, while carefully avoiding any admission of the original mistake.
- He has received several teaching awards, as well as the unprecedented award of being ‘the most quotable professor’ by MathSoc.
- Her majesty awarded a distinction upon 〔 to 〕 the retiring Prime Minister.
- The school awarded Merry a prize .
- RITA-award-winning author and WU contributor Barbara Samuel is auctioning off some critiques on eBay in order to raise money for the AVON breast cancer walk in late June. Writer Unboxed » 2008 » June
- Here's what the magazine reproduces from his award citation.
- The side of Kilauea is constantly moving, generally slipping seaward at a rate of about 3 inches a year.
- NSW Architecture Awards Announced: Gorgeous Oz-chitecture Balgowlah House by Reg Lark – Inhabitat about mission submit a story shop advertise with us support us press contact sign up NSW Architecture Awards Announced: Gorgeous Oz-chitecture Balgowlah House by Reg Lark – Inhabitat
