Award vs. Certificate

Awardnoun

(legal) A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

Awardnoun

(legal) The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.

Awardnoun

A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.

Awardnoun

(obsolete) Care, keeping.

Awardnoun

A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award.

Awardverb

To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge

Awardverb

(intransitive) To determine; to make or grant an award.

Awardverb

(transitive) To give an award (prize) for merit.

Awardverb

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.

Awardverb

To determine; to make an award.

Awardnoun

A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

Awardnoun

The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.

Awardnoun

a grant made by a law court;

Awardnoun

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction;

Awardnoun

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery;

Awardverb

give, especially as a reward;

Awardverb

give on the basis of merit;

Awardverb

bestow an honor upon

Award

An award, sometimes called a distinction, is something given to a recipient as a token of recognition of excellence in a certain field. When the token is a medal, ribbon or other item designed for wearing, it is known as a decoration.

Certificatenoun

A document containing a certified statement.

Certificatenoun

A document evidencing ownership or debt.

Certificatenoun

A document serving as evidence as a person has completed an educational course, issued either by an institution not authorised to grant diplomas, or to a student not qualifying for a diploma.

Certificatenoun

(computing theory) The information needed in order to verify a positive answer to a problem.

Certificateverb

To supply with a certificate, especially following certification

Certificatenoun

A written testimony to the truth of any fact; as, certificate of good behavior.

Certificatenoun

A written declaration legally authenticated.

Certificateverb

To verify or vouch for by certificate.

Certificateverb

To furnish with a certificate; as, to certificate the captain of a vessel; a certificated teacher.

Certificatenoun

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

Certificatenoun

a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends;

Certificateverb

present someone with a certificate

Certificateverb

authorize by certificate