award

award has 9 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 5.

Definitions

• v. t.. To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant.
• v. i.. To determine; to make an award.
• v. t.. A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
• v. t.. The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.
• n.. a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"
• n.. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
• n.. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe"
• v.. give, especially as an honor or reward; "bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
• v.. give as judged due or on the basis of merit; "the referee awarded a free kick to the team"; "the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff";"Funds are granted to qualified researchers"