merit
ˈmɛrɪt
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Definition of merit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
commendable qualityquality deserving praise or reward
  • Her dedication to the project was a merit.
excellence value worth
2.
valuethe inherent worth or excellence of something
  • The merit of the plan was evident to everyone.
excellence value worth
3.
legalTECH.the substantive rightness of a legal argumentTECH.
  • The case was decided on its merits.
justness rightness

Verb

tr.
1.
deservingdeserve or be worthy of something
  • She merits a promotion for her hard work..
deserve earn
2.
evaluationdeserve a particular action or treatment
  • The situation merits immediate attention.
earn warrant
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Expressions with merit

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value or quality that makes something important as art
The painting was praised for its artistic merit.
official paper given for special achievement or excellence
She received a certificate of merit for her science project.
determined by the quality of work or performance
Promotions in the company are merit-based, focusing on employee performance.
based only on ability or achievement, not other reasons
She was promoted on merit, not because of connections.
ranking based on achievements or performance
She graduated at the top of the order of merit.
embroidered patch awarded for completing a scout activity
He earned a merit badge for his camping skills.

Origin of merit

Latin, meritum (deserved)

Terms with merit included in their meaning

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recognition
give something based on merit
earnedadj.
deserved
gained through effort or merit
worthadj.
merit
deserving of a particular action or treatment
relaxation
merit a chance to relax or enjoy
public praise
recognition or acknowledgment of merit
character quality
merit or excellence of a person or thing
general value
having value or merit
scholarship
financial aid given to a student based on need or merit

Examples of merit in a sentence

  • The proposal's merit was recognized by the committee.
  • The merit of the proposal was debated by the committee.
  • He was recognized for the merit of his research work.
  • The lawyer argued the merits of the case.
  • The merits of the appeal were thoroughly examined.
  • His actions merit a thorough investigation.

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  1. French:mérite, mériter, ...
  2. German:Verdienst, verdienen, ...
  3. Italian:merito, meritare, ...
  4. Spanish:mérito, merecer, ...
  5. Portuguese:mérito, merecer, ...
  6. Chinese:优点, 值得, ...
  7. Japanese:美徳, 値する, ...
  8. Arabic:جَدَارَة, اِسْتَحَقَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲלָה, לִהְיוֹת רָאוּי, ...
  10. Russian:достоинство, заслуживать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заслуга, заслуговувати, ...
  12. Hindi:गुण, योग्य होना, ...

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