Award
n.joyful, capableeveryday
What it means
A prize, honor, or grant given in recognition of merit or need.
Reach for it when naming a concrete recognition rather than praise in general
The science club received an award for its clean-water project.
Choose between these
7- everyday
competition produces a concrete reward
not when A prize may result from luck and need not recognize merit.
- everyday
a physical object marks competitive success
not when Trophy is too narrow for certificates, grants, and honorary titles.
- warm
esteem and distinction matter more than an object
not when Honor can be informal and may not involve an official award.
- professional
money is provided for a defined purpose
not when A grant can be based on need or plans rather than prior achievement.
- professional
being noticed for contribution is the benefit
not when Recognition can be verbal or private and may carry no award.
- formal
public praise or a prestigious distinction is intended
not when Accolade can be figurative and does not always name a formal prize.
- formal
recognized excellence or rank is the point
not when Distinction may be a status rather than something presented.
Said against
3- penalty
- reprimand
- disqualification
It naturally appears in
4- receive an award
The volunteers will receive an award at Friday's ceremony.
- prestigious award
The accessible design earned a prestigious award.
- award ceremony
The award ceremony included a short film about every finalist.
- cash award
A cash award will fund the winning team's prototype.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English noun sense: a prize or other mark of recognition opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.