award
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/əˈwɔːrd/
🇬🇧
/əˈwɔːd/
a prize given for doing something well
She won an award for her excellent work.
more money given for work done
The company gave a pay award to all employees.
money given by an official decision
The court made an award of money to the victim.
the act of giving something officially
The award of the prize was a happy moment.
to give something officially, like a prize or money
The judge will award the prize to the best entry.