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medal

[ med-l ]

noun

  1. a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or event, or given as a reward for bravery, merit, or the like:

    a gold medal for the best swimmer.

  2. a similar object bearing a religious image, as of a saint:

    a Saint Christopher's medal.



verb (used with object)

medaled, medaling or (especially British) medalled, medalling.
  1. to decorate or honor with a medal.

verb (used without object)

medaled, medaling or (especially British) medalled, medalling.
  1. to receive a medal, especially in a sporting event:

    He medaled in three of four races.

medal

/ mɪˈdælɪk; ˈmɛdəl /

noun

  1. a small flat piece of metal bearing an inscription or image, given as an award or commemoration of some outstanding action, event, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to honour with a medal
  2. informal.
    intr (in sport) to win a medal
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • medallic, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲ·a adjective
  • ܲ·a adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of medal1

1580–90; earlier medaille < Middle French < Italian medaglia copper coin worth a halfpenny < Vulgar Latin *medalia, variant (by dissimilation) of Late Latin 徱, noun use of neuter plural (taken as feminine singular) of medial
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of medal1

C16: from French é岹, probably from Italian medaglia, ultimately from Latin metallum metal
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Even with four NBA titles, two Olympic gold medals, and a scoring record to his name, Mr James says his new title of "Kenbassador" hits differently—because it's about more than basketball.

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She also took charge for the Commonwealth Games in 2022 when Knight was injured and England failed to win a medal.

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LA28 has already worked with other cities to finalize venue plans outside of Los Angeles, including playing soccer medal matches at the Rose Bowl and creating multisport attractions in Long Beach and Carson.

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Both the Eagles and Ward-Hibbert have a raft of domestic winners' medals, but winning a European trophy is a new frontier, and they are determined to add to their legacy.

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