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award / allocation
The official allocation or awarding of something, for example a contract, a prize, a license, or a grade.
Die Vergabe des Literaturpreises findet nächste Woche statt.
The award of the literature prize will take place next week.
'Die Vergabe' (the award/allocation) is the noun related to the verb 'vergeben' (to allocate/award). If you know that 'vergeben' means 'zuteilen' (to allocate) or 'verleihen' (to award), you can work out the meaning of 'die Vergabe' as 'die Zuteilung' (the allocation) or 'die Verleihung' (the awarding).
Die Firma hat den Auftrag an einen neuen Dienstleister vergeben.
The company awarded the contract to a new service provider.
This word belongs to formal language and is used mainly in official, administrative, or business contexts. It is rather rare in everyday speech.
Die Kriterien für die Vergabe der Stipendien sind sehr streng.
The criteria for awarding the scholarships are very strict.
Common combinations are 'die Vergabe von Aufträgen' (the awarding of contracts), 'die Vergabe von Studienplätzen' (the allocation of university places), 'die Vergabe von Krediten' (the granting of loans), or 'die Vergabe von Lizenzen' (the granting of licenses).
Die Vergabe der Studienplätze erfolgt nach dem Notendurchschnitt.
The allocation of university places is based on the grade point average.
distribution
'Verteilung' and 'Vergabe' can both mean that something is given or allocated to others. 'Verteilung' sounds more general and emphasizes that something is divided among several people, groups, or places. 'Vergabe' sounds more official and is especially suitable for contracts, prizes, licenses, grades, or technical rights. You can confuse the words when several people receive something. The important point is: 'Vergabe' often has a decision or rule behind it, while 'Verteilung' emphasizes the dividing up itself more.
Die Vergabe des Bauauftrags erfolgt nach einer offiziellen Prüfung.
The award of the construction contract takes place after an official review.
Der Lehrer bespricht vor dem Ausflug die Verteilung der Aufgaben.
Before the trip, the teacher discusses the distribution of the tasks.