∙ A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted. law
∙ The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded. law
∙ A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
∙ Care, keeping. obsolete
∙ A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award. Australia, NZ, industrial relations
Verb
∙ 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. transitive, law
∙ To determine; to make or grant an award. intransitive