commendation vs award

award vs commendation

commendation and award both are nouns.

commendation is not a verb while award is a verb.

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

As nouns, award is a hypernym of commendation; that is, award is a word with a broader meaning than commendation:

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

Other hypernyms of commendation include accolade, honor, honour, laurels.

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

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

Difference between commendation and award

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