transcription, транскрипция: [ əwɔ:(r)d ]
( awards, awarding, awarded)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
An award is a prize or certificate that a person is given for doing something well.
She presented a bravery award to schoolgirl Caroline Tucker.
N-COUNT : oft supp N , N for n
2.
In law, an award is a sum of money that a court decides should be given to someone.
...workmen’s compensation awards.
N-COUNT
3.
A pay award is an increase in pay for a particular group of workers.
...this year’s average pay award for teachers of just under 8%.
N-COUNT
4.
If someone is awarded something such as a prize or an examination mark, it is given to them.
She was awarded the prize for both films...
For his dedication the Mayor awarded him a medal of merit.
VERB : be V-ed n , V n n
5.
To award something to someone means to decide that it will be given to that person.
We have awarded the contract to a British shipyard...
A High Court judge had awarded him £6 million damages.
VERB : V n to n , V n n