award

Everyday

1. A prize or a reward given for doing something well. tree →
2. (verb) To give someone a prize, money or a mark officially. tree →
3. (noun) An amount of money given after a court or official decision. tree →
4. (verb, sport) To give a penalty, a free kick or points. tree →

In the lessons

In school, awards for good work, attendance or sport; in maths, marks awarded for each correct answer (2 marks awarded for each). In sport, a referee awards a penalty. Phrases: «win an award», «award ceremony», «be awarded», «award-winning».

Examples

• She won an award for her painting. tree →
• The school gives an award for the best speller. tree →
• He was awarded a gold medal. tree →
• 3 points are awarded for a win and 1 for a draw. tree →
• The referee awarded a penalty. tree →
• The film won many awards. tree →
• Two marks are awarded for each correct answer. tree →
• But when they were all led before the King, the whole Court with one consent awarded the prize of beauty to the fair Parsley. tree →

Note

Countable. «Award» = a prize; «reward» = something given in return for good behaviour or help. In maths: total points = wins × points awarded per win + draws × points per draw (4 wins and 2 draws: 4 × 3 + 2 × 1 = 14).