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A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.

A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.

(Australia, NZ, industrial relations) A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award.

To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge

Example: the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant

To determine; to make or grant an award.

To give (an award).

Example: Four or five of these medals are awarded every year.

To give (a person) an award.

Example: He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.