Award

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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Verb (transitive) 1.3 Verb (intransitive) 1.4 Translations

English

Noun

award (plural: awards)

1. A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition.
2. (Law) A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
3. (Law) The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.

Verb (transitive)

to award (awards, awarded, awarding)

1. (Law) 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.

Verb (intransitive)

to award (awards, awarded, awarding)

1. To determine; to make an award.

Translations

• Kurdish: xelat
• Marathi: पुरस्कार