award

US /əˈwɔrd/

Definition

a grant made by a law court

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

She received an award for her excellent customer service this year.

prizesomething given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
honorhigh respect, esteem, or a special distinction
grantany monetary aid

Easy win an award
to win an award, meaning to be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
Medium award the construction contract
to award the construction contract, meaning to give, especially as an honor or reward
Hard arbitral award upheld in court
describing arbitral award upheld in court (relating to or resulting from arbitration)
Very Hard award punitive damages for gross malice
to award punitive damages for gross malice, meaning to give, especially as an honor or reward

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.