Meaning of the word "Academy Award" in English

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Academy Award

US /əˈkæd.ə.mi əˈwɔːrd/
UK /əˈkæd.ə.mi əˈwɔːrd/
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Noun

1.

any of a number of awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence of cinematic achievements.

Example:
She won an Academy Award for Best Actress.
The film received several Academy Awards nominations.
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