Merit
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛrət/
Merit (noun)
- a positive feature or quality that makes something or someone good or valuable
- the quality of being worthy of praise or reward
Examples
- The proposal has merit and should be considered.
- Each candidate was evaluated based on their own merits.
Common collocations: outstanding merit, recognize merit, merit award, earn a merit, merit badge
Merit (verb)
- to be worthy of or have earned something, especially praise or attention
Examples
- His actions merit praise from everyone.
- The issue merits further discussion.