awarding
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.”
UsageOften used in the pattern 'the awarding of [something] to [someone]'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
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.”
UsageCommon in legal, governmental, and procurement contexts.
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