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verb, noun.
v.t. 1. to give after careful consideration; grant.
△Ex. A medal was awarded to the best speller in the class.
(SYN) assign.
2. to decide upon or settle by law; adjudge.
△Ex. The court awarded damages of $5,000 to the injured man.
(SYN) assign, decree.
noun 1. something given as a reward, payment, or the like, after careful consideration; prize.
△Ex. My dog won the highest award.
(SYN) reward.
2. a decision by a judge or arbitrator.
△Ex. We all thought the award of $5,000 for damages was fair.
adj. awardable.