nounπShareA judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted."The contract dispute went to arbitration, and the arbitrators' awards were legally binding on both companies. "outcomelawachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded."The union reviewed the awards from the labor arbitration to understand the agreed-upon resolution. "outcomelawachievementChat 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 students received awards for their excellent science projects. "achievemententertainmentsportChat 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 better overtime pay rates in the new awards for factory workers. "governmentindustryeconomybusinesslawworkChat 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"lawgovernmentpoliticsachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo determine; to make or grant an award."The scholarship committee awards financial aid to deserving students each year. "achievementbusinessentertainmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give (an award)."Four or five of these medals are awarded every year."achievementactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give (a person) an award."He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature."achievementorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading