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academic degree vs award

award vs academic degree

academic degree and award both are nouns.

academic degree is not a verb while award is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
academic degree Yes No No No
award Yes No Yes No
As nouns, award is a hypernym of academic degree; that is, award is a word with a broader meaning than academic degree:
  • academic degree: an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
  • award: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Other hypernyms of academic degree include accolade, honor, honour, laurels.
academic degree (noun) award (noun)
an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study a grant made by a law court
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
academic degree (verb) award (verb)
give, especially as an honor or reward
give as judged due or on the basis of merit
Difference between academic degree and award

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