Pronunciation: /ˈmɛrɪt/
noun the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
A1 Hard work should be rewarded based on merit.
A2 The student received a scholarship for academic merit.
B1 Promotions should be based on merit rather than favoritism.
B2 The artist's work was recognized for its artistic merit.
C1 The proposal was accepted on its own merit, not because of who submitted it.
C2 The film won multiple awards for its cinematic merit.
verb to deserve or be worthy of something
A1 I merit a reward for my hard work.
A2 She merits recognition for her dedication to the project.
B1 The student's essay merits further analysis.
B2 His actions merit a closer examination by the authorities.
C1 The artist's work merits critical acclaim.
C2 The research findings merit publication in a prestigious journal.
formal The candidate's merit was recognized by the selection committee.
informal I think your idea has merit and should be considered.
slang That movie was totally merit-worthy, dude!
figurative Hard work and determination are the keys to unlocking the door of merit.
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