- award
- a|ward1 W1S2 [əˈwo:d US -o:rd] n1.) something such as a prize or money given to someone to reward them for something they have doneaward for▪ the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teachingwin/receive an award▪ Rosie was in London to receive her award as Mum of the Year.▪ The hotel's award-winning restaurant specializes in traditional food.▪ Magnusson presented the £1000 award to the group's chairman.2.) something, especially money, that is officially given to someone as a payment or after a legal decision▪ the teachers' pay award▪ an award for unfair dismissalaward 2award2 W3 v [T][Date: 1300-1400; : Old North French; Origin: eswarder, from warder 'to guard']1.) to officially give someone something such as a prize or money to reward them for something they have done▪ Moodie has been awarded a golf scholarship at the University of Hawaii.award sb sth▪ The judge awarded me first prize.award sth to sb▪ A Nobel Prize was awarded to Waksman in 1952.2.) to officially decide that someone should receive a payment or a formal agreementaward sb sth▪ The government awarded a German company the contract.award sth to sb▪ £45,000 was awarded to a typist with an injured hand.
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.