Meaning of "award" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AWARD

From Anglo-Norman awarder, from Old Northern French eswarder to decide after investigation, from es-ex-1 + warder to observe.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF AWARD

award  [əˈwɔːd]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AWARD

Award is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb award in English.

WHAT DOES AWARD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Award

An award is something given to a person, a group of people, or an organization to recognize their excellence in a certain field; a certificate of excellence. Awards are often signified by trophies, titles, certificates, commemorative plaques, medals, badges, pins, or ribbons. An award may carry a monetary prize given to the recipient; for example, the Nobel Prize for contributions to society or the Pulitzer Prize for literary achievements. An award may also simply be a public acknowledgment of excellence, without any tangible token or prize.

Definition of award in the English dictionary

The first definition of award in the dictionary is to give, esp as a reward for merit. Other definition of award is to declare to be entitled, as by decision of a court of law or an arbitrator. Award is also something awarded, such as a prize or medal.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO AWARD

PRESENT

Present

I award

you award

he/she/it awards

we award

you award

they award

Present continuous

I am awarding

you are awarding

he/she/it is awarding

we are awarding

you are awarding

they are awarding

Present perfect

I have awarded

you have awarded

he/she/it has awarded

we have awarded

you have awarded

they have awarded

Present perfect continuous

I have been awarding

you have been awarding

he/she/it has been awarding

we have been awarding

you have been awarding

they have been awarding

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I awarded

you awarded

he/she/it awarded

we awarded

you awarded

they awarded

Past continuous

I was awarding

you were awarding

he/she/it was awarding

we were awarding

you were awarding

they were awarding

Past perfect

I had awarded

you had awarded

he/she/it had awarded

we had awarded

you had awarded

they had awarded

Past perfect continuous

I had been awarding

you had been awarding

he/she/it had been awarding

we had been awarding

you had been awarding

they had been awarding

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will award

you will award

he/she/it will award

we will award

you will award

they will award

Future continuous

I will be awarding

you will be awarding

he/she/it will be awarding

we will be awarding

you will be awarding

they will be awarding

Future perfect

I will have awarded

you will have awarded

he/she/it will have awarded

we will have awarded

you will have awarded

they will have awarded

Future perfect continuous

I will have been awarding

you will have been awarding

he/she/it will have been awarding

we will have been awarding

you will have been awarding

they will have been awarding

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would award

you would award

he/she/it would award

we would award

you would award

they would award

Conditional continuous

I would be awarding

you would be awarding

he/she/it would be awarding

we would be awarding

you would be awarding

they would be awarding

Conditional perfect

I would have award

you would have award

he/she/it would have award

we would have award

you would have award

they would have award

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been awarding

you would have been awarding

he/she/it would have been awarding

we would have been awarding

you would have been awarding

they would have been awarding

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you award
we let´s award
you award

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to award

Past participle

awarded

Present Participle

awarding

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «AWARD»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «award» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of award

accord · adjudge · allot · allotment · apportion · assign · bestow · bestowal · bonsela · compensation · confer · conferment · conferral · decoration · decree · distribute · endow · endowment · gift · give · giving · grant · hand-out · koha · payment · presentation · prize · render · scholarship · settlement · stipend · subsidy · trophy

TRANSLATION OF AWARD

Find out the translation of award to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of award from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «award» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 奖品
• Translator English - Spanish: premio
• English: award
• Translator English - Hindi: पुरस्कार
• Translator English - Arabic: جائِزَة
• Translator English - Russian: награда
• Translator English - Portuguese: prêmio
• Translator English - Bengali: পুরস্কার
• Translator English - French: récompense
• Translator English - Malay: Anugerah
• Translator English - German: Auszeichnung
• Translator English - Japanese: 賞
• Translator English - Korean: 상
• Translator English - Javanese: Penghargaan
• Translator English - Vietnamese: phần thưởng
• Translator English - Tamil: விருது
• Translator English - Marathi: पुरस्कार
• Translator English - Turkish: ödül
• Translator English - Italian: premio
• Translator English - Polish: nagroda
• Translator English - Ukrainian: нагорода
• Translator English - Romanian: premiu
• Translator English - Greek: βραβείο
• Translator English - Afrikaans: toekenning
• Translator English - Swedish: belöning
• Translator English - Norwegian: pris

10 QUOTES WITH «AWARD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word award.

1

Don Ameche

I was surprised I was nominated for an Oscar because 'Cocoon' was such an ensemble picture. But now I'm certain it wasn't only for 'Cocoon.' It was a lifetime award, so I accepted it in that vein, and it probably meant more from a recognition standpoint.

2

Hank Azaria

You know those award shows. The cliche is that it's an honor just to be nominated, but that happens to be true. Whoever wins it in the end, I don't know, sometimes it feels arbitrary. Sometimes it feels like it's deserving.

3

John Bardeen

My earlier award was also based on a close collaborative effort.

4

Simon Bird

I like to dress up and look nice. I'm not quite at the stage yet financially to do that too often, but it's nice to push the boat out a little bit for award ceremonies and stuff.

5

Kate Bosworth

I used to really want to go on the stage and then the last couple of years I've done some presenting at some award shows. I was so nervous I thought I was going to be sick, so I don't think me on stage for any length of time would work too well.

6

Garth Brooks

The most important days, more than any Grammy award thing or anything, is the day that you're responsible for snacks after the game.

7

Bobby Cannavale

I've never won an award for anything, and I think it's weird. I mean, that's really cool but it's strange to think you could get an award for acting. I always thought that was strange.

8

Mariah Carey

Forget the image, forget the ensemble, forget the rumours, forget the short skirts, the big hair, whatever! I owe this to the fans and I will never forget you so I want to accept this award on behalf of all of you.

9

Damien Chazelle

I handle screenings and award ceremonies really badly.

10

John Cusack

If you wanna give me an award, I'll take it. Just don't make me go to the party afterwards.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AWARD»

Discover the use of award in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to award and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

100 Amazing Award-Winning Science Fair Projects

Suggests ideas for unique science fair projects under such headings as "chemists & cooks" and "eye & mind."

Glen Vecchione, 2005

Achieving Your PTLLS Award: A Practical Guide to Successful ...

This accessible book comprehensively covers the new assessment requirements for Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS).

Mary Francis, Jim Gould, 2012

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Hamid G. Gharavi, 2002

Award-winning Customer Service: 101 Ways to Guarantee Great ...

This book provides fast, proven advice for busy managers and business owners with little time to search for solutions.

Renee Evenson, 2007

GCE AS Level Health and Social Care Double Award Book (For Ocr)

Exactly what you need for the new AS Level GCEs in Health and Social Care These six student books are matched to every type of AS Level GCE course students can take - whether it is a single award or double award with Edexcel, OCR or AQA.

Moonie, 2005

Baldrige Award Winning Quality -- 17th Edition: How to ...

The Definitive Guide to Mastering the Baldrige Award Now in its 17th fully updated edition, this volume is the most widely used and recognized guide to the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

Mark Graham Brown, 2008

Children's Book Award Handbook

Presents information on a variety of children's literature awards and includes brief biographies of their namesakes, including Jane Addams, Randolph Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, and E.B. White.

Diana F. Marks, 2006

Edexcel AS GCE Applied ICT Single Award

Linking theory to real IT industry practices so that students feel motivated and engaged, this text covers all course specifications, providing information for both the single and double award.

Sharon Yull, Jenny Lawson, 2005

Care Management in Practice for the Registered Manager Award ...

The authors ensure that the title is up-to-date with the latest information, theories and cases studies, all of which is placed clearly in the context of care, so the book is completely focused.

Andrew Thomas, Lynda Mason, Sharon Ford, 2003

The Complete Guide to Writing Effective and Award Winning ...

The text covers the three key phases of a business proposal--preparation, writing, and presentation--and includes examples of different types and styles of business proposals, such as sales proposals to clients, letters and memos as ...

Jean Wilson Murray, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AWARD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term award is used in the context of the following news items.

Lionel Messi allegedly refuses best player award at Copa America …

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Washington sophomore Budda Baker has been named to the preseason watch list for the Paul Hornung Award, presented to the nation's most ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»

BFP's Donoghue wins VT press 1st Amendment award

MONTPELIER – Longtime journalist and educator Mike Donoghue of South Burlington has been selected to receive the Matthew Lyon Award ... «BurlingtonFreePress.com, Jul 15»

Upstate teachers given Presidential Award

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. —Two Anderson County teachers have been given the most prestigious award possible: The Presidential Award ... «WYFF Greenville, Jul 15»

Shirley Hughes wins lifetime achievement award

Hughes was presented with the award during the Book Trust's Children's Book Week, which runs across the country between 6-12 July. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»

RSA to appeal tribunal decision to award former CEO €1.25m

RSA Group General Counsel Derek Walsh this morning said the company was “astonished” by the amount of the award made by the tribunal, ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»

Dorset Healthwatch wins national award

AWARD WINNERS: Healthwatch staff at the 'Healthwatch Network Awards of Achievement 2015' held in Manchester. Left to right: Martyn ... «Western Gazette, Jul 15»

Southland Times reporter Logan Savory wins national basketball …

Southland Time sports reporter Logan Savory has won a national award for his coverage of the National Basketball League competition. «The Southland Times, Jul 15»

Silke honoured with teaching award

Ms Reeploeg said she was delighted and proud to accept the award, but above all so pleased that international students had had such a good ... «Shetland Times Online, Jul 15»

Active ageing award launched

Parliamentary secretary for the elderly Justyne Caruana launched the Active Ageing Award, aimed at honouring the voluntary work carried out ... «MaltaToday, Jul 15»