English Reference
noun

awarding

n.
US /əˈwɔɹdɪŋ/ UK /ɐwˈɔːdɪŋ/ award·ing

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    the act of giving a prize or a special honor to someone.

    the formal act of bestowing a prize, degree, or honor upon a recipient.

    Simple

    The awarding of the medals took place at the end of the competition.

    In context

    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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  2. 02 C1 Advanced FormalTechnical Law

    the official decision to give a business contract or job to a specific company.

    the formal allocation of a contract, grant, or legal right following a competitive process.

    Simple

    The awarding of the construction contract was delayed by several weeks.

    In context

    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.

Each region is responsible for managing and awarding its non-contributory pension claims.

The Local· 19 Aug 2026

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.

BBC News· 3 Jul 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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