noun
- a prize or honor given to recognize achievement or excellence
- money or compensation granted by a court or official body
Usage: legal
verb
- to give a prize, honor, or recognition to someone
- to officially decide that someone should receive money or compensation
Usage: legal
Examples
- She received an award for her outstanding community service.
- The film won three awards at the ceremony.
- The jury awarded damages of $50,000 to the plaintiff.
- The committee will award scholarships to deserving students.
- He was awarded first place in the science fair.
- The court awarded custody to the mother.
- They award bonuses based on performance.