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awards

The correct spelling is awards.

How to pronounce awards

noun

Say it like: Awa-rds

The correct spelling is awards. A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted. For example: "the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant"

Usage Examples

the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant

Four or five of these medals are awarded every year.

He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
  2. 2.The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.
  3. 3.A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
  4. 4.(Australia, NZ, industrial relations) A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award.

verb

  1. 1.To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge
  2. 2.To determine; to make or grant an award.
  3. 3.To give (an award).
  4. 4.To give (a person) an award.

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