award
Because it is a word with a single syllable, award is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofaward
- A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
- The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.
- A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
- (Australia, NZ, industrial relations) A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award.
- To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge
Example: "the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant"
- To determine; to make or grant an award.
- To give (an award).
Synonyms: bestow
Example: "Four or five of these medals are awarded every year."
- To give (a person) an award.
Example: "He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature."
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