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awardee

Pronunciation: [əˈwɔrdi]

Word

Context: "recognition"

(noun) an awardee is a person who receives an award. This happens when someone does something really good or special, and they get recognized for it.

Example

The awardee was very happy to receive the trophy for her achievements.

Example

He wasn't the awardee this year, even though he worked very hard.

Example

Who is the awardee for this year's science competition?

Context: "education"

(noun) an awardee can also refer to someone who receives a scholarship or grant for education. It means they are being helped to learn because they have shown great promise.

Example

She became an awardee of the scholarship, which will help her pay for college.

Example

Last year's awardee is not continuing their studies this year.

Example

What qualities make someone a good awardee of an academic scholarship?

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