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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’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMERIT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of merit as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, idioms and collocations. See how to use merit in different contexts, such as business, law and education, with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     MERIT meaning: 1. the quality of being good and deserving...

   • Znaczenie Merit, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     MERIT definicja: 1. the quality of being good and deserving...

   • Simplified

     MERIT translate: 优点；价值；功绩, 值得，应受. Learn more in the...

   • Traditional

     MERIT translate: 優點；價值；功績, 值得，應受. Learn more in the...

   • Merit: German Translation

     MERIT translate: der Verdienst, der Wert, verdienen. Learn...

   • Merit: Russian Translation

     MERIT translate: заслуга, достоинство , заслуживать, быть...

   • Merit: Thai Translation

     MERIT translate: คุณความดี, ข้อดี, ควรได้รับ. Learn more in...

   • Merit: Arabic Translation

     MERIT translate: يَسْتَحِقّ, استِحقاق. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › meritMerit Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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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   Merits definition: the actual and intrinsic rights and wrongs of an issue, esp in a law case, as distinct from extraneous matters and technicalities. See examples of MERITS used in a sentence.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word merit in British and American English. Merit can be a noun, verb, or adjective, and it can refer to worth, excellence, desert, or reward.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › meritMerit - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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!

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

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   Merit means superior quality or worth, excellence, virtue, or deservingness. Find the meaning, usage, and examples of merit in different contexts, such as law, religion, and education, and see related words and translations.