The act of bestowing an award. / The act of giving by official decision such as giving a contract.

present participle of award

plural of awarding

One who awards, or assigns by sentence or judicial determination; a judge, arbitrator or umpire.

(law) A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted. / (law) The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.

(intransitive) To determine; to make or grant an award. / (transitive) To give (an award). / (transitive) To give (a person) an award.

plural of award

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of award

simple past tense and past participle of award

plural of awarder