Word
awarding
Phoneticsaward·ing
US/əˈwɔɹdɪŋ/
UK/ɐwˈɔːdɪŋ/
Definitions
01giving a prize or honor
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of giving a prize or a special honor to someone.
n. the formal act of bestowing a prize, degree, or honor upon a recipient.
“The awarding of the medals took place at the end of the competition.”
“The awarding of the Nobel Prize is a meticulous process that involves months of deliberation by the committee.”
Usage
Often used in the pattern 'the awarding of [something] to [someone]'.
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02giving a contract
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. the official decision to give a business contract or job to a specific company.
n. the formal allocation of a contract, grant, or legal right following a competitive process.
“The awarding of the construction contract was delayed by several weeks.”
“The government faced intense scrutiny regarding the awarding of public health contracts to newly formed private entities.”
Usage
Common in legal, governmental, and procurement contexts.
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Real-World Examples
“Each region is responsible for managing and awarding its non-contributory pension claims.” “That saw the awarding of an 8% pay uplift for the first year, along with another 6% rise from April 2024 and a further 2% from February last year.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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