award

//əˈwɔːrd//
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Noun

awardSingular
awardsPlural
1

A prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement.

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

2

A grant or payment given by a legal decision or official judgment.

The court made an award of $50,000 in damages.

Verb

awardInfinitive
awardsPresent tense
awardedPast tense
awardedPast participle
awardingPresent participle
awardsThird-person singular
1

To give a prize or recognition to someone for their achievement.

She was awarded a medal for her bravery.

2

To grant or assign something officially, especially as a result of a legal decision.

The court awarded damages to the victim.