a|ward

a|ward
a|ward «uh WRD», verb, noun.
–v.t.
1. to give after careful consideration; grant: »

A medal was awarded to the best speller in the class.

SYNONYM(S): assign.
2. to decide upon or settle by law; adjudge: »

The court awarded damages of $5,000 to the injured man.

SYNONYM(S): assign, decree.
–n.
1. something given as a reward, payment, or the like, after careful consideration; prize: »

My dog won the highest award.

SYNONYM(S): reward.
2. a decision by a judge or arbitrator: »

We all thought the award of $5,000 for damages was fair.

╂[< Anglo-French awarder, Old French esguarder observe, decide < Vulgar Latin ex- from (< Latin) + wardāre to guard < Germanic (compare Old Saxon wardon watch)]
–a|ward´a|ble, adjective.

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