Definition of 'merit'

Noun

1. any admirable quality or attribute; "work of great merit"
      Synonyms: virtue
      Antonyms: demerit fault
2. the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance); "there were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded"
      Synonyms: deservingness meritoriousness

Verb

1. be worthy or deserving; "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done"
      Synonyms: deserve

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