Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

award-a-contract

verb phrase
/əˈwɔrd ə kənˈtrækt/
Definition
To officially give a contract to a company or individual.
Examples
  • The government decided to award a contract for the construction of the new bridge.
  • After reviewing the proposals, they chose to award a contract to the most competitive bidder.
  • She was excited when her firm was awarded a contract to provide consulting services.
Meaning
The act of granting a contract usually through a bidding process where one party is selected based on predetermined criteria.
Synonyms
  • grant a contract
  • assign a contract
  • bestow a contract