English · Word Candidate

award

/əˈwɔːd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: awards · awarding · awarded

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phán quyết, quyết định cuối cùng

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Noun

Examples

Citing the damages that Ms. Lewis and Mr. Heslin had requested, Mr. Jones called the award a “major victory” in a video posted on Infowars on Thursday night, even as he urged viewers to buy products from his website to stave off what he portrayed as financial ruin.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tài liệu chứa quyết định của trọng tài

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To determine; to make or grant an award.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quyết định, trao giải thưởng

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Verb

Examples

To assert its control, Vietnam has since established Spratly Island as a township in Truòng Sa district, organized local elections and tours in the Spratlys, and has continued to award oil exploration contracts.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give (an award).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trao một giải thưởng

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Verb

Examples

Four or five of these medals are awarded every year.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “award” mean?

A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

Is “award” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.