Definition
Definition of meriting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
evaluationRare deserving or worthy of somethingRare
- Her efforts were meriting recognition from the entire team.
- His actions were meriting praise from the community.
- The project was meriting further investment.
Origin of meriting
English, merit (deserve) + -ing (action/state)
Terms with meriting included in their meaning
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treatment
meriting a particular treatment or outcome
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- French:méritant, ...
- German:verdient, ...
- Italian:meritevole, ...
- Spanish:merecedor, ...
- Portuguese:merecedor, ...
- Chinese:应得, ...
- Japanese:値する, ...
- Arabic:مستحق, ...
- Hebrew:רָאוּי, ...
- Russian:заслуживающий, ...
- Ukrainian:заслуговуючий, ...
- Hindi:योग्य, ...
Definition of merit - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
commendable qualityquality deserving praise or reward
- Her dedication to the project was a merit.
2.
valuethe inherent worth or excellence of something
- The merit of the plan was evident to everyone.
3.
legalTECH. the substantive rightness of a legal argumentTECH.
- The case was decided on its merits.
Verb
1.
deservingdeserve or be worthy of something
- She merits a promotion for her hard work..
2.
evaluationdeserve a particular action or treatment
- The situation merits immediate attention.
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.
rewarding individuals based on skills
Bonuses are distributed using a merit system.
numerical value comparing quality or performance of methods
The figure of merit helped us choose the best method.
good important for society but not bought enough in markets
Education is often considered a merit good.
extra pay given for good performance at work
The company introduced merit pay to boost productivity.
Origin of merit
Latin, meritum (deserved)
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.
The proposal merits further discussion among the board members. The proposal merits further discussion.
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- French:mérite, mériter, ...
- German:Verdienst, verdienen, ...
- Italian:merito, meritare, ...
- Spanish:mérito, merecer, ...
- Portuguese:mérito, merecer, ...
- Chinese:优点, 值得, ...
- Japanese:美徳, 値する, ...
- Arabic:جَدَارَة, اِسْتَحَقَّ, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲלָה, לִהְיוֹת רָאוּי, ...
- Russian:достоинство, заслуживать, ...
- Ukrainian:заслуга, заслуговувати, ...
- Hindi:गुण, योग्य होना, ...
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