1. (v. t.) To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant.

2. (v. i.) To determine; to make an award.

3. (n.) A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

4. (n.) The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.