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   mer·it

   /ˈmerət/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward: "composers of outstanding merit" Similar excellencegoodnessstandardqualitylevelgradehigh qualitycaliberworthgoodcrediteminenceworthinessvaluevirtuedistinctionaccountdeservingnessmeritoriousnessOpposite inferiority
   • ▪ a feature or fact that deserves praise or reward: "the relative merits of both approaches have to be considered" Similar good pointstrong pointadvantagebenefitvalueprofitassetplusadvisabilityadvantageousnessOpposite faultdisadvantage
   • ▪ a pass grade in an examination denoting above-average performance: "if you expect to pass, why not go for a merit or a distinction?"
   • ▪ the intrinsic rights and wrongs of a case, outside of any other considerations: "a plaintiff who has a good arguable case on the merits"
   • ▪ good deeds regarded as entitling someone to a future reward from God.

   verb

   • 1. deserve or be worthy of (something, especially reward, punishment, or attention): "the results have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the sense ‘deserved reward or punishment’): via Old French from Latin meritum ‘due reward’, from mereri ‘earn, deserve’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   The meaning of MERIT is a praiseworthy quality : virtue. How to use merit in a sentence.

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   the quality of being good and deserving to be praised or rewarded, or an advantage that something has: Proposals will be judged strictly on merit by an external committee. I fail to see the merit of organizing the work in that way. merit award/bonus/raise, etc. HR, WORKPLACE.

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   noun. claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth. Synonyms: esteem, value. something that deserves or justifies a reward or commendation; a commendable quality, act, etc.: The book's only merit is its sincerity.

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   Merit means "worthiness or excellence." If you receive a certificate of merit in school, you are being recognized for doing a good job. As a verb, merit means "deserve." Your certificate might merit a prominent place on your bulletin board!

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMERIT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the quality of being good and deserving to be praised or rewarded, or an advantage that something has: Proposals will be judged strictly on merit by an external committee. I fail to see the merit of organizing the work in that way. merit award/bonus/raise, etc. HR, WORKPLACE.

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   merit, desert, worth refer to the quality in a person, action, or thing that entitles recognition, esp. favorable recognition. merit is usually the excellence that entitles to praise: a person of great merit. desert is the quality that entitles one to a just reward: according to her deserts. worth is always used in a favorable sense and ...

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   Something deserving reward, praise, or gratitude. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Demonstrated ability or achievement. Promotions based on merit alone. American Heritage. An aspect of character or behavior deserving approval or disapproval. Judging people according to their merits. American Heritage. More Noun Definitions (6) Synonyms:

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › meritMerit - definition of merit by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Superior quality or worth; excellence: a proposal of some merit; an ill-advised plan without merit. b. A quality deserving praise or approval; virtue: a store having the merit of being open late. 2. Demonstrated ability or achievement: promotions based on merit alone.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmerit noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of merit noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    MERIT meaning: 1. good qualities that deserve praise: 2. to be important enough to receive attention or…. Learn more.