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award

[əˈwɔːd]

award Definition

  • 1a prize or certificate given to someone for something they have achieved
  • 2the action of giving a prize or certificate to someone

Using award: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "award" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She won an award for her performance in the play.

  • Example

    The company received an award for its environmental initiatives.

  • Example

    The award ceremony will be held next week.

award Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with award

  • an annual American awards ceremony honoring outstanding achievements in the film industry

    Example

    He won an Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • award-winning

    having won a prize or prizes for excellence

    Example

    The restaurant is known for its award-winning cuisine.

  • an award given to someone who has made significant contributions to a particular field over the course of their career

    Example

    She was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in the music industry.

Origins of award

from Old English 'ward', meaning 'to look after, care for'

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Summary: award in Brief

An 'award' [əˈwɔːd] is a prize or certificate given to someone for something they have achieved, or the action of giving such a prize. Examples include winning an Academy Award for acting or receiving an award for environmental initiatives. The term 'award-winning' denotes having won a prize for excellence, and 'Lifetime Achievement Award' recognizes significant contributions to a particular field over the course of a career.

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