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   award

   /əˈwɔːd/

   verb

   • 1. give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone): "he was awarded the Military Cross"
   • ▪ grant or assign (a contract or commission) to (a person or organization): "the company was awarded a contract to refurbish the timber mill"

   noun

   • 1. a prize or other mark of recognition given in honour of an achievement: "the company's annual award for high-quality service" Similar prizetrophymedalrewardhonoursdecorationinformal:gong
   • ▪ an amount of money given as an official payment, compensation, or grant: "a 1.5 per cent pay award" Similar paymentsettlementcompensationdamagesgrantscholarshipsubsidysubventionendowmentbursarybursarship
   • ▪ the action of giving a payment, compensation, or prize: "the award of an honorary doctorate" Similar givinggrantingconfermentconferralpresentationbestowal

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘issue a judicial decision’, also denoting the decision itself): from Anglo-Norman French awarder, variant of Old French esguarder ‘consider, ordain’, from es- (from Latin ex ‘thoroughly’) + guarder ‘watch (over)’, based on a word of Germanic origin related to ward; compare with guard.

   Derivatives

   • 1. awarder noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › awardAward Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 26, 2024 · The meaning of AWARD is to confer or bestow as being deserved or merited or needed. How to use award in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Award.

3. www.cheggindia.com › civilian-awards-in-indiaCivilian Awards in India: Lists, Name and Categories

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Civilian Awards in India: Honoring Excellence and Service. Civilian awards in India are the highest honors bestowed by the Government of India to recognize the achievements and contributions of citizens in various fields. These awards are presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society.

4. in.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentReward And Recognition Framework (Definition And Benefits)

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   Jun 24, 2024 · A reward and recognition framework is a significant tool for employers to appreciate and motivate their employees, ultimately leading to increased productivity and staff retention.

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   What is the meaning of awarding?

   • Definitions of awarding. 1. “he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court”. (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master.

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   What is an Academy Award?

   • Academy Award, any of a number of awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize achievement in the film industry. The awards were first presented in 1929, and winners receive a gold-plated statuette commonly called Oscar. Learn more about the award, its categories, and history.

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   What are employee awards?

   • Employee awards or recognition programs are initiatives that employers can implement to openly demonstrate their appreciation of employees, who can receive these awards when they reach a certain standard over a specified period.

   What Are Employee Awards? (Types, Benefits, and Useful Tips)

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   What is a Grammy Award?

   • Grammy Award, any of a series of awards presented annually in the United States by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS; commonly called the Recording Academy) or the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (LARAS; commonly called the Latin Recording Academy) to recognize achievement in the music industry.

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6. ca.indeed.com › career-development › employee-awardsWhat Are Employee Awards? (Types, Benefits, and Useful Tips)

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Employee awards or recognition programs are initiatives that employers can implement to openly demonstrate their appreciation of employees, who can receive these awards when they reach a certain standard over a specified period.

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   3 days ago · Academy Award, any of a number of awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize achievement in the film industry. The awards were first presented in 1929, and winners receive a gold-plated statuette commonly called Oscar.

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   5 days ago · Definitions of awarding. noun. a grant made by a law court. “he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court”. synonyms: award. see more. see less. types: addiction.

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Grammy Award, any of a series of awards presented annually in the United States by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences or the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize achievement in the music industry.