Merit meaning

What does “merit” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“merit” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: any admirable quality or attribute.

merit

noun

any admirable quality or attribute
“work of great merit”
Synonymsvirtue
Oppositesdemerit
the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
“there were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded”
Synonymsdeservingness meritoriousness

verb

be worthy or deserving
“You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done”
Synonymsdeserve

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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