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   merit

   /ˈmɛrɪt/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward: "composers of outstanding merit" Similar excellencegoodnessstandardqualitylevelgradehigh qualitycalibreworthgoodcrediteminenceworthinessvaluevirtuedistinctionaccountdeservingnessmeritoriousnessOpposite inferiority
   • ▪ a good feature or point: "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 entitling someone to a future reward from God.

   verb

   • 1. deserve or be worthy of (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’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMERIT | English meaning - Cambridge 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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   The meaning of MERIT is a praiseworthy quality : virtue. How to use merit in a sentence.

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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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMERIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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 signifies inherent value or goodness: The worth of your contribution is incalculable.

6. 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 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!

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › meritMerit Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   MERIT meaning: 1 : a good quality or feature that deserves to be praised usually plural; 2 : the quality of being good, important, or useful value or worth.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › meritMerit Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Origin of Merit. From Middle English merite, from Old French merite, from Latin meritum (“that which one deserves, just deserts; service, kindness, benefit, fault, blame, demerit, grounds, reason, worth, value, importance" ), neuter of meritus, past participle of mereō (“I deserve, earn, gain, get, acquire" ), akin to Ancient Greek ...

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

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

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    n. 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.