award definition

1. a grant made by a law court
• examples: he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
2. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
• examples: an award for bravery
3. give, especially as an honor or reward
• examples: bestow honors and prizes at graduation
4. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
• examples: the referee awarded a free kick to the team
• examples: the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
• examples: Funds are granted to qualified researchers