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Pronunciation : A*ward"
Part of Speech : v. t. [imp. & p. p. Awarded; p. pr. & vb. n. Awarding.]
Etymology : [OF. eswarder to look at, consider, decide, judge; es (L. ex) + warder, garder, to observe, take heed, keep, fr. OHG. wart to watch, guard. See Ward.]
Definition : Defn: To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant. To review The wrongful sentence, and award a new. Dryden.

Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : A*ward"
Part of Speech : v. i.
Definition : Defn: To determine; to make an ~.

Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : A*ward"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. OF. award, awart, esgart. See Award, v. t.]
Definition : 1. A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted."Impatient for the award." Cowper. An award had been given against. Gilpin.

2. The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded. Bouvier.

Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

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