Merit
/ΛmΙΙΉΙt/
The meaning and definition of Merit, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A mark or token of approbation or to recognize excellence.
βFor her good performance in the examination, her teacher gave her ten merits.β
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Something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward.
βHis reward for his merit was a check for $50.β
verb
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To deserve, to earn.
βHer performance merited wild applause.β
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To be deserving or worthy.
βThey were punished as they merited.β
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Middle English merite, from Old French merite, from Latin meritum.
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