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Merit /ˈmɛɹət/

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

Definition

noun
  1. A claim to commendation or a reward.
  2. A mark or token of approbation or to recognize excellence.
    “For her good performance in the examination, her teacher gave her ten merits.”
verb
  1. To deserve, to earn.
    “Her performance merited wild applause.”
  2. To be deserving or worthy.
    “They were punished as they merited.”
Synonyms excellence value worth
Antonyms demerit

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