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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Award \A*ward"\, v. i. To determine; to make an award. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Award \A*ward"\, n. [Cf. OF award, awart, esgart See {Award}, v. t.] 1. A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.``Impatient for the award.'' --Cowper. An award had been given against. --Gilpin. 2. The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded. --Bouvier. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Award \A*ward"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Awarded}; p. pr & vb n. {Awarding}.] [OF. eswarder to look at consider, decide, judge; es (L. ex) + warder, garder, to observe, take heed, keep fr OHG. wart[=e]n to watch, guard. See {Ward}.] To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant. To review The wrongful sentence, and award a new --Dryden. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: award n 1: a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court" [syn: {awarding}] 2: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery" [syn: {accolade}, {honor}, {honour}, {laurels}] 3: something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition; "the prize was a free trip to Europe" [syn: {prize}] v 1: give esp. as a reward; "bestow honors and prizes at graduation" [syn: {present}] 2: give on the basis of merit; "Funds are granted to qualified researchers" [syn: {grant}] 3: bestow an honor upon [syn: {bestow an award upon}]
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