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Definition award in British English

award noun

[countable] noun
/əˈwɔː(r)d/
1

a prize or other reward that is given to someone who has achieved something

Example

She won the Player of the Year award.

Example

an award for outstanding services to the industry

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2

an amount of money that the government or another organization gives to someone so that they are able to do something

Example

Students may apply for an award for payment of fees.

Example

a major academic award

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2.1

an amount of money or a judgment given by a court of law

Example

an award of major damages/compensation

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Definition award in British English