Definition of award

Overview of noun award

The noun award has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (26) award, awarding

(a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court")

2. (6) award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels

(a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery")

3. (5) prize, award

(something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe")

Overview of verb award

The verb award has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (6) award, present

(give, especially as an honor or reward; "bestow honors and prizes at graduation")

2. (2) award, grant

(give as judged due or on the basis of merit; "the referee awarded a free kick to the team"; "the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff";"Funds are granted to qualified researchers")