merit
🇺🇸
/ˈmerɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈmerɪt/
noun
C1
The quality of being good and deserving praise or reward.
His hard work has great merit and should be recognized.
C1
A good quality or feature that deserves praise.
We discussed the merit of each option before making a decision.
R
A very good grade in school or on a test.
She received a merit for her excellent essay.
R
A reward given for good behavior or work at school.
The teacher gave him a merit for his helpfulness.
verb
R
To deserve praise or attention.
His idea has enough merit to be considered seriously.
translation
The quality of being good and deserving praise or reward.; A good quality or feature that deserves praise.; A very good grade in school or on a test.; A reward given for good behavior or work at school.
To deserve praise or attention.
Word Forms
Plural
merits
Progressive
meriting
Past
meriting
3rd Present
merits
Perfect
meriting