noun / verb
award
uh-WORD/əˈwɔːrd/
Something granted by an official judgment.
The committee presents an award for outstanding service to the community.
Etymology
The watching root points to careful observation before judging. An award first meant a decision reached after consideration, then came to mean the prize or honor granted by that decision.
In context
the artists of the Year award is given for outstanding achievement in the discipline of Performing visual or literary Arts
More examples
- The jury awarded damages to the injured worker.
- She received several awards for her scientific research.
- The city is awarding a contract to repair the bridge.
Forms
award · awards · awarded · awarding