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   prize

   /prʌɪz/

   noun

   • 1. a thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or in recognition of an outstanding achievement: "Britain's most prestigious prize for contemporary art" Similar awardrewardpremiumtrophycupmedalplateshieldhonouraccoladecrownlaurelsbayspalmjackpotbonanzapursewinningssweepstakeinformal:potdated:garlandarchaic:guerdonprey
   • ▪ a thing, especially an amount of money or a valuable object, that can be won in a game of chance: "the star prize in the charity raffle"
   • ▪ something of great value that is worth struggling to achieve: "the prize will be victory in the general election"
   • 2. an enemy ship captured during the course of naval warfare: historical "the sloop had been taken as a prize"

   adjective

   • 1. having been or likely to be awarded a prize in a competition: "a prize bull" Similar championaward-winningprize-winningwinningtoptop-classtop-tierfirst-classfirst-ratechoicequalityselectbestOpposite second-rate
   • ▪ denoting something for which a prize is awarded: "a prize crossword"
   • ▪ excellent of its kind; outstanding: "a prize example of how well organic farming can function" Similar outstandingexcellentsuperlativesuperbsupremevery goodprimefinemagnificentmarvellouswonderfulinformal:greatterrifictremendousfantastictop-notchA1
   • ▪ complete; utter: "you must think I'm a prize idiot" Similar uttercompletetotalabsoluterealperfectpositiveveritableinformal:rightbloodyfairarchaic:arrant

   verb

   • 1. value extremely highly: "the berries were prized for their healing properties"

   Word Origin Middle English: the noun, a variant of price; the verb (originally in the sense ‘estimate the value of’) from Old French pris-, stem of preisier ‘to praise, appraise’ (see praise).

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2. www.nobelprize.org › about-the-nobel-prizeAbout the Nobel Prize - NobelPrize.org

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   Dec 10, 2023 · The current amount is at SEK 11 million per full Nobel Prize. A Nobel Prize can be awarded to up to three laureates who share the prize sum. Find out more about the prize amounts throughout history.

3. www.askdifference.com › prize-vs-awardPrize vs. Award — What’s the Difference?

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   Mar 29, 2024 · A prize is an award to be given to a person, a group of people like a sports team, or organization to recognize and reward actions or achievements. Official prizes often involve monetary rewards as well as the fame that comes with them.

4. www.askdifference.com › price-vs-prizePrice vs. Prize — What’s the Difference?

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Price refers to the amount of money required to purchase something, while a prize is an award given for winning a competition or excelling in a particular field.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › door prizeDoor prize Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 9, 2024 · : a prize awarded to the holder of a winning ticket passed out at the entrance to an entertainment or function. Examples of door prize in a Sentence.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prizewinnerPrizewinner Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Mar 11, 2024 · : a winner of a prize. Examples of prizewinner in a Sentence.

7. learningenglish.voanews.com › a › award-vs-rewardAward vs. Reward - VOA Learning English

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   Jun 16, 2023 · “An award” is a noun. It is something valuable that is given, like a prize, to someone for their accomplishments. “Awards” are usually given by someone to someone else.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prize-givingPrize-giving Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Feb 8, 2024 · : a ceremony at which prizes are awarded. Examples of prize-giving in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web The absence of a live broadcast or stream for Canada’s main film and TV prize-giving event followed low ratings for the Canadian Screen Awards that pre-dated the pandemic.

9. study.com › academy › lessonNobel Peace Prize | Overview, Definition & Winners - Study.com

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   Nov 21, 2023 · The Nobel Peace Prize, given annually since 1901, is internationally recognized as an esteemed and influential award that can be the crowning achievement of a person's or organization's work to...

10. www.sciencetimes.com › articles › 45351What Is the Nobel Prize? Understanding Its History, Significance,...

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    Aug 10, 2023 · The esteemed Nobel Prize is funded by Alfred Nobel to honor intellectual accomplishments in six categories, symbolizing global recognition. Continue reading to learn more about it.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › door prizeDoor prize - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    May 18, 2024 · noun. tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket. see more.