awarding

/əˈwɔrdɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of giving an award, prize, or honor.
    • Her role involved the awarding of scholarships to deserving students.
    • The awarding of the medals took place at the end of the games.
    • The committee handled the awarding of the contract to the lowest bidder.
adjective
  1. Relating to the act of giving an award or prize.
    • The awarding body announced the winners yesterday.
    • She attended the awarding ceremony with her family.
    • The awarding organization has strict rules for eligibility.
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