Definition: 1. A prize or certificate that a person is given for doing something well. 2. To make an official decision to give sth to sb as a payment, prize, etc. 3. A prize such as money, etc. for sth that sb has done.
Use 'award' in a sentence:
1. We are not told how this action is being funded, or who is to benefit and to what extent from any award of damages.
2. First they award a valuable cash prize to a prominent female scientist.
3. She went to New York to receive the award in person.
4. Schools award scholarships for high academic achievement.
5. She will present the trophies to the award winners.
6. I believe I'm the oldest person to win this award.
7. The award for the oratorical contest was made by a jury of nine professors.
