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    medal
    /ˈmɛdl/

    noun

    • 1. a metal disc typically of the size of a large coin and bearing an inscription or design, made to commemorate an event or awarded as a distinction to someone such as a soldier or athlete.

    verb

    • 1. win a medal in a sporting event: "they medalled in all the relay events"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMEDAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of medal as a noun and a verb, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out the types, colours and history of medals, and how to pronounce them.

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    Medal definition: a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or event, or given as a reward for bravery, merit, or the like. See examples of MEDAL used in a sentence.

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    Learn the meaning of medal as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use medal in a sentence and how to cite it in your writing.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMEDAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of medal as a noun and a verb, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find out the types of medals, the difference between medal and medallion, and the pronunciation of medal.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmedal noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    A medal is a flat piece of metal, usually like a coin in shape, that is given to the winner of a competition or to somebody who has been brave, for example in war. Learn how to use the word medal in different contexts, such as sports, war and idioms, with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMEDAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A medal is a small metal disc given as an award or commemoration. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, and usage of medal in British and American English, with synonyms and examples.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › medalMedal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A medal is often a flat piece of metal that's stamped with an inscription or design and is given in honor of winning a race, serving in battle, or another remarkable accomplishment. Scholars, athletes, and soldiers all might win medals.