award

IPA: ʌwˈɔrd

(law) A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
(law) The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.
(academia) Funding that has been granted for the conduct of a research project.
A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
(Australia, NZ, industrial relations) A negotiated set of employment conditions and minimum wages for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award.

(intransitive) To determine; to make or grant an award.
(transitive) To give (an award).
(transitive) To give (a person) an award.
(transitive, law) To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case.

Examples of "award" in Sentences

She was thrilled to receive the prestigious award for her outstanding contribution to the field of medicine
The film was nominated for multiple awards, including Best Picture and Best Director
His hard work and dedication finally paid off when he won the top award at the science fair
The scholarship award will help cover some of the costs of their tuition
The company received an award for their innovative approach to sustainability