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Academy Award
(Acad|emy Award)
noun
trademark
an award given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Hollywood, US) presented annually since 1928 for achievement in the film industry in various categories; an Oscar:
the
Academy Award for
best director
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