The award
Example: She received an award for her work.
Definition
"The award" refers to a prize or recognition given to someone as a result of an achievement or merit. It often involves a formal presentation to honor a person's effort, skill, or accomplishment in a particular field or activity.
Etymology
The word "award" comes from the Old French term 'warder,' meaning 'to keep or guard,' which evolved into the Middle English 'awarden,' meaning 'to give or grant.' Originally, it referred to a judgment or decision to grant something, and over time, it came to signify a formal prize or honor given to someone.
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"The award" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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