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award

1 noun
     
a‧ward1 S2 W1 [countable]
1 something such as a prize or money given to someone to reward them for something they have done
award for
the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
win/receive an award
Rosie was in London to receive her award as Mum of the Year.
The hotel's award-winning restaurant specializes in traditional food.
Magnusson presented the £1000 award to the group's chairman.
2 something, especially money, that is officially given to someone as a payment or after a legal decision:
the teachers' pay award
an award for unfair dismissal
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