C1 noun Neutral

award

/əˈwɔːrd/

A formal prize or mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement, often following a competitive process or official decision. It can also refer to a legal judgment involving a specific amount of money granted by a court.

Ejemplos

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1

She won an award for the most creative garden in the local community competition.

She won a prize for the most creative garden in the local community competition.

2

The committee is pleased to announce the award of the prestigious fellowship to Dr. Aris.

The committee is pleased to announce the granting of the prestigious fellowship to Dr. Aris.

3

I got a silly little award for being the 'most caffeinated' person in the office.

I received a small humorous prize for being the person who drinks the most coffee in the office.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
award
Verb
award
Adjetivo
award-winning
Relacionado
awardee
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Truco para recordar

Think of an 'Award' as 'A Word' of public praise that comes with a trophy.

Quiz rápido

The prestigious ______ for 'Best Original Screenplay' was presented by a famous director.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: award

Ejemplos

1

She won an award for the most creative garden in the local community competition.

everyday

She won a prize for the most creative garden in the local community competition.

2

The committee is pleased to announce the award of the prestigious fellowship to Dr. Aris.

formal

The committee is pleased to announce the granting of the prestigious fellowship to Dr. Aris.

3

I got a silly little award for being the 'most caffeinated' person in the office.

informal

I received a small humorous prize for being the person who drinks the most coffee in the office.

4

The grant represents a significant research award intended to facilitate the study of quantum mechanics.

academic

The grant represents a significant financial research prize intended to help the study of quantum mechanics.

5

Our firm was thrilled to secure the contract award for the new city infrastructure project.

business

Our company was very happy to win the official contract decision for the new city infrastructure project.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
award
Verb
award
Adjetivo
award-winning
Relacionado
awardee

Colocaciones comunes

prestigious award a highly respected prize
receive an award to be given a prize
grant an award to formally give a prize or sum of money
award ceremony a formal event where prizes are given
damages award money ordered by a court to be paid as compensation

Frases Comunes

the award goes to...

the traditional phrase used to announce a winner

Academy Award

an Oscar; a prize given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

merit award

a prize given based on the quality of work

Se confunde a menudo con

award vs reward

An award is a formal prize for excellence, while a reward is usually a return for a specific helpful service or hard work.

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Notas de uso

Use 'award' when referring to a formal decision made by a judge, committee, or panel. It is common in both the arts and legal/business contexts.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'reward' when they should use 'award' for formal prizes like the Nobel Prize or the Oscars.

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Truco para recordar

Think of an 'Award' as 'A Word' of public praise that comes with a trophy.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Anglo-Norman word 'awarder', meaning to decide or judge after an examination.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun often follows verbs like 'present', 'win', or 'accept' can be used as a modifier: 'award ceremony'
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Contexto cultural

In Western culture, awards ceremonies like the Oscars or the Grammys are major media events that signify the pinnacle of professional achievement.

Quiz rápido

The prestigious ______ for 'Best Original Screenplay' was presented by a famous director.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: award

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B2

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administrative

C1

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appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

assistant

C2

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

commissioner

C1

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

computer

C1

A sophisticated electronic device designed to store, retrieve, and process data through programmed instructions. In modern discourse, it encompasses everything from microprocessors in appliances to high-performance servers facilitating global networks.

conclusion

C2

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

consequent

C2

In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.

consume

C1

To consume means to use up a resource, such as energy, time, or goods, or to eat and drink something. In academic contexts, it often refers to the utilization of information, products, or services by individuals or groups within an economy or social system.

consumer

B2

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