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Meaning and definition for "award" word

[noun] a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"
[noun] a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
[noun] something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition; "the prize was a free trip to Europe"
[verb] give, esp. as a reward; "bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
[verb] give on the basis of merit; "Funds are granted to qualified researchers"
[verb] bestow an honor upon
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\A*ward"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Awarded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Awarding}.] [OF. eswarder to look at, consider, decide, judge; es (L. ex) + warder, garder, to observe, take heed, keep, fr. OHG. wart[=e]n to watch, guard. See {Ward}.] 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 review The wrongful sentence, and award a new. --Dryden.
\A*ward"\, v. i. To determine; to make an award.
\A*ward"\, n. [Cf. OF. award, awart, esgart. See {Award}, v. t.] 1. A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.``Impatient for the award.'' --Cowper. An award had been given against. --Gilpin. 2. The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded. --Bouvier.

Synonyms for award

accolade, awarding, grant, honor, honour, laurels, present, prize

See also: academic degree | allocate | apportion | approval | bestow | cachet | certificate | citation | commendation | confer | crown | decorate | decoration | degree | Emmy | fellowship | gift | grant | gratuity | honor | honorable mention | honour | jackpot | laurel wreath | letter | medal | medallion | mention | Nobel prize | Oscar | palm | pennant | pension | pension off | Prix de Rome | Prix Goncourt | prize money | reward | ribbon | scholarship | seal | seal of approval | subsidisation | subsidization | symbol | trophy | varsity letter |

Related terms: accolade, conferment, consideration, deal out, determination, finding, first prize, fork out, gift, gifting, gift with, grant, help to, issue, let have, offer, order, Oscar, peace offering, presentation, presentment, white elephant

The fun area, different aproach to word »award«

Let's analyse "award" as pure text. This string has Five letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: DRAWA. Average typing speed for these characters is 1385 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: .- .-- .- .-. -..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: award: 1 + 1 = 2, reduced: 2 . and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: award: 1 + 5 + 1 + 9 + 4 = 20, reduced: 2, and the final result is Two.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (2) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
D (1) 4 Emperor Determined, Persistant, Idealist
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
W (1) 23 King of Wands Sensual, Warm, Strong, Loyal

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