award
noun
UK/əˈwɔːd/
US/əˈwɔːrd/
Definitions of award noun
- B2Countable
A prize or sum of money given to someone based on an official decision.
The court granted each victim a compensation award of £900.
The company received the award for the best innovation of the year.
She received an award for her contribution to scientific research.
verb
UK/əˈwɔːd/
US/əˈwɔːrd/
Definitions of award verb
- B2Transitive
To officially give a prize, payment, or similar form of recognition to someone.
The committee awarded the contract to this company.
She was awarded a scholarship for her academic achievements.
At the end of the competition, the organizers awarded the prizes to the winners.