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awarding

USuh-WORD-ing/əˈwɔɹdɪŋ/UKuh-WAWD-ing/əˈwɔːdɪŋ/

3 meanings of awarding

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of award. Use this form for an action happening now.

    The school is awarding medals to the top students this week.

    They kept awarding extra points for creative answers.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The giving of a prize, medal, or honor to someone.

    Like the moment a teacher hands a gold star to a student.

    The awarding of the gold medal drew loud cheers from the crowd.

    Everyone clapped during the awarding of the school trophies.

    Similarpresentation, conferral, bestowal

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  3. 3
    noununcountable
    The giving of something, such as a contract, through an official decision.

    Like choosing the best builder and officially giving them the job.

    The awarding of the building contract went to a local firm.

    City officials announced the awarding of the cleanup contract.

    Similargranting, allocation

awarding is a form of award

award, verb: To give someone a prize or honor because they did something well. Full entry

Forms
awardawards he/she/itawarding -ing formawarded past tense, past participle
Spelling
award → awarding: add -ing

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