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Merit
ˈmɛrɪt
Merit definitions
noun
merit
merits
- the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
"composers of outstanding merit"
excellence goodness standard quality level grade high quality calibre worth good credit eminence worthiness value virtue distinction account deservingness meritoriousness- a good feature or point
"the relative merits of both approaches have to be considered"
- 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
merits
meriting
merited
merit
- deserve or be worthy of (reward, punishment, or attention)
"the results have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation"