a grant made by a law court; he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
[ Syn: awarding ]
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; an award for bravery
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; the prize was a free trip to Europe
[ Syn: prize ]
award (n.)
give, especially as an honor or reward; bestow honors and prizes at graduation
[ Syn: present ]
give as judged due or on the basis of merit; the referee awarded a free kick to the team; the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff;Funds are granted to qualified researchers
[ Syn: grant ]