award

Noun
  1. A grant made by a law court (synset 100088483)
    "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: grant, subsidisation, subsidization - the act of providing a subsidy
    subtypes: addiction - (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master
    same as: awarding
  2. A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction (synset 106709228)
    "an award for bravery"
    is a type of: symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
    subtypes:
    • prize, trophy - something given as a token of victory
    • aliyah - (Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah
    • academic degree, degree - an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
    • crown, pennant - the award given to the champion
    • cachet, seal, seal of approval - an indication of approved or superior status
    • citation, commendation - an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
    • distinction - an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
    • honorable mention, mention - an official recognition of merit
    • letter, varsity letter - an award earned by participation in a school sport
    • decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
    • trophy - an award for success in war or hunting
    • emmy - an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
    • nobel prize - an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace
    • academy award, oscar - an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
    • prix de rome - an annual prize awarded by the French government in a competition of painters and artists and sculptors and musicians and architects; the winner in each category receives support for a period of study in Rome
    • prix goncourt - an award given annually for contributions to French literature
    same as: accolade, honor, honour, laurels
  3. Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery (synset 113289169)
    "the prize was a free trip to Europe"
    is a type of: gift - something acquired without compensation
    subtypes:
    • scholarship - financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
    • fellowship - money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research
    • gratuity - an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
    • door prize - tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket
    • jackpot - any outstanding award
    • prize money - any money given as a prize
    • premium - a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.
    same as: prize
Verb
  1. Give, especially as an honor or reward (synset 202266695)
    "bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
    is a type of: allocate, apportion - distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
    subtypes:
    same as: present
  2. Give as judged due or on the basis of merit (synset 202267085)
    "the referee awarded a free kick to the team"; "the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff"; "Funds are granted to qualified researchers"
    is a type of: give - cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
    subtypes: pension, pension off - grant a pension to
    same as: grant

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