award vs commendation

commendation vs award

award and commendation both are nouns.

award is a verb but commendation is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
award	Yes	No	Yes	No
commendation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, commendation is a hyponym of award; that is, commendation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than award:

award: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
commendation: an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

Other hyponyms of award include prize, trophy, aliyah, academic degree, degree, crown, pennant, cachet, seal, seal of approval, citation, distinction, honorable mention, mention, letter, varsity letter, decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon, trophy, Emmy, Nobel prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt.

award (noun)	commendation (noun)
a grant made by a law court	an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	a message expressing a favorable opinion
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

award (verb)	commendation (verb)
give, especially as an honor or reward
give as judged due or on the basis of merit

Difference between award and commendation

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