Awarding Meaning in English

word · lemma: award

US

əˈwɔɹdɪŋ

uh-WAWR-ding

UK

ɐwˈɔːdɪŋ

uh-WAW-ding

Definition

The act of officially giving someone a prize, honor, or recognition for achievement.

Usage & Nuances

Used most often in formal or official contexts, especially for prizes, scholarships, or honors. Common phrases: 'awarding a prize', 'awarding a degree'. Not used for informal giving—use 'giving' or 'handing out' in casual situations.

• Spanish: otorgar - conceder (premio) - entrega (de premio)
• Portuguese (BR): concessão (de prêmio) - entrega (de prêmio)
• Portuguese (PT): atribuição (de prémio) - entrega (de prémio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 颁发 - 授予
• Chinese (Traditional): 頒發 - 授予
• Hindi: पुरस्कार देना - प्रदान करना
• Arabic: منح (جائزة) - تقديم (جائزة)
• Bengali: পুরস্কার প্রদান - সম্মাননা প্রদান
• Russian: награждение - присуждение
• Japanese: 授与
• Vietnamese: trao tặng - trao giải
• Korean: 수여
• Turkish: ödül verme - takdim etme
• Urdu: اعزاز دینا - انعام دینا
• Indonesian: pemberian penghargaan

Example Sentences

The committee is awarding the prize to the top student.

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We are awarding certificates to all participants.

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The school is awarding scholarships this year.

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They ended up awarding him a special medal for his bravery.

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There's talk of awarding more grants to new businesses next year.

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After much discussion, the panel is close to awarding the contract.

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