nounπShareA judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted."The arbitration award ruled in favor of the employee. "lawbusinessoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded."The award from the arbitration stated that the neighbor's dog must be kept on a leash. "outcomelawachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit."The student received an award for winning the science fair. "achievementcultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Australia, NZ, industrial relations) A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award."The union negotiated a new award for electricians, increasing their minimum wage. "industryeconomybusinessjobworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge"the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant"lawgovernmentpoliticsachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo determine; to make or grant an award."The committee awarded the prize to the student who wrote the best essay. "achievementbusinessjoborganizationgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give (an award)."Four or five of these medals are awarded every year."achievementorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give (a person) an award."He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature."achievementorganizationbusinessentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
