# awarding

Pronunciation: US say "uh-WORD-ing" /əˈwɔɹdɪŋ/; UK say "uh-WAWD-ing" /əˈwɔːdɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of award. — present participle and gerund of award
   - Simple: Present participle of award. Use this form for an action happening now.
   - _The judges are awarding the grand prize after the final round._
   - _The foundation is awarding scholarships to dozens of applicants this year._

## Noun

2. The act of formally giving a prize, honor, or recognition to someone.
   - Simple: The giving of a prize, medal, or honor to someone.
   - _The awarding of the literary prize took place at a formal ceremony._
   - _Critics questioned the fairness behind the awarding of this year's top honor._
3. The act of granting something, such as a contract, through an official or formal decision.
   - Simple: The giving of something, such as a contract, through an official decision.
   - _The awarding of the defense contract followed months of competitive bidding._
   - _Disputes over the awarding of the grant delayed the project for weeks._

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