Award Word Meaning

Etymology:

late Middle English (in the sense ‘issue a judicial decision’, also denoting the decision itself): from Anglo-Norman French awarder, variant of Old French esguarder ‘consider, ordain’, from es- (from Latin ex ‘thoroughly’) + guarder ‘watch (over)’, based on a word of Germanic origin related to ward; compare with guard

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone)

Short Definition:

give official payment, prize, etc. to

Examples:

• he was awarded the Military Cross
• a 3.5 per cent pay rise was awarded to staff

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a prize or other mark of recognition given in honour of an achievement

Short Definition:

prize etc. given as honour

Examples:

• the company's annual award for high-quality service