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English to English noun
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a grant made by a law court |  | Example: he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
source: wordnet30
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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction | | Example: an award for bravery
source: wordnet30
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something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery | | Example: the prize was a free trip to Europe
source: wordnet30
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A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted. | | source: webster1913 verb
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give, especially as an honor or reward | | Example: bestow honors and prizes at graduation
source: wordnet30
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give as judged due or on the basis of merit | | Example: the referee awarded a free kick to the team
the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
Funds are granted to qualified researchers
source: wordnet30
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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. | | source: webster1913
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To determine; to make an award. | | source: webster1913
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