C1 noun Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
award
Verb
award
Adjectif
award-winning
Apparenté
awardee
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : award

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
award
Verb
award
Adjectif
award-winning
Apparenté
awardee

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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

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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : award

Mots lis

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C1

Describing a movement or path that wanders in a circular or roundabout fashion rather than following a direct line. It often characterizes physical motion that encompasses a central area or an indirect approach to a task or problem.

micromerctude

C1

The state or quality of being excessively focused on minute, often trivial details within a mercantile or commercial context. It describes a meticulous precision that borderlines on pedantry, usually regarding small-scale financial transactions or specific trade conditions.

comvertant

C1

A comvertant refers to an entity, proposition, or individual currently undergoing a process of transformation or conversion. It is often used in specialized academic or technical contexts to denote the specific subject being changed from one state or category to another.

subgravate

C1

To aggravate or worsen a situation, condition, or feeling in a subtle or minor degree. It often implies exerting a gradual downward pressure or adding a slight burden to an already difficult circumstance.

dispetize

C1

A dispetize is a formal process or systematic act of resolving minor grievances and petty disputes within a professional or social organization. It serves as a clearinghouse for small-scale conflicts to ensure they do not escalate into significant structural issues.

ultrademation

C1

Ultrademation refers to the state or process of extreme, total automation where human intervention is entirely replaced by autonomous systems and decision-making algorithms. It represents the highest possible tier of technological autonomy within an industrial or digital framework.

semipulsate

C1

A state or instance of partial or intermittent rhythmic throbbing or beating, often occurring at irregular intervals or with reduced intensity. In technical contexts, it refers to a cycle that does not reach the full amplitude of a standard pulse.

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C1

To undergo or facilitate the process of molecular adhesion where molecules of a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid accumulate on the surface of a solid or liquid. Unlike absorption, this process is strictly a surface phenomenon and does not involve the substance being taken into the body of the material.

intrarogship

C1

Relating to the internal state or quality of inquiry and mutual accountability within a specific group or institution. It describes the dynamics of procedural questioning that remain within a single organizational hierarchy rather than involving external parties.

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C1

To perform a task or meet a requirement at a rate or quality lower than what was previously established or expected. It is often used in technical or administrative contexts to describe a failure to keep pace with a specific standard or quota.

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