awarding
Translation
awarding, granting, bestowal
Examples
The awarding of the prize will be next week.
The awarding of the prize will be next week.
Grammar Patterns
(patterns,"the awarding of ((sth.)) the act of giving something. The awarding of the prize will be next week.")
Similar Words
Synonyms: granting, bestowal, presentation
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'to award', from Old French 'eswarder' (to decide). The '-ing' suffix denotes the action or process.
Memory Tips
This is the action of giving an 'award'. The '-ing' turns the verb into a noun representing the process.