Merit

/ˈmΙ›ΙΉΙ™t/

The meaning and definition of Merit, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A mark or token of approbation or to recognize excellence.
    β€œFor her good performance in the examination, her teacher gave her ten merits.”
  2. Something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward.
    β€œHis reward for his merit was a check for $50.”
verb
  1. To deserve, to earn.
    β€œHer performance merited wild applause.”
  2. To be deserving or worthy.
    β€œThey were punished as they merited.”
Synonyms excellence value worth
Antonyms demerit

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