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Award vs. Reward
Award
/əˈwɔːd/Examples:
He was awarded significant contracts, and he always bid.As always he had planned conservatively, not counting on the award.That stinking award.
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Reward
/rɪˈwɔːd/Examples:
You will be satisfied - rewarded too by me.The human brain evolved to prioritize immediate rewards over delayed rewards.I'll kill him and I'll get the reward.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember, reward often involves personal gain or satisfaction, like receiving a bonus at work.
- An award is usually formal recognition, like being presented with a trophy or certificate.
- Think of a reward as something earned for a specific action, while an award is more about recognition from others.
- A reward can be tangible or intangible, such as a sense of achievement, whereas an award is typically a tangible item or official recognition.
- Awards are often associated with ceremonies, while rewards might not involve any formal presentation.
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