merit — the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmerɪt/
Korean meaning: 가치, 장점, 공로
Korean pronunciation: **메**릿
Example Sentences
- His cooking has merit, but adding pizza to ramen might be going too far.
- The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit.
- Your excuse merits an Oscar for best fiction.
merit
NOUN//ˈmerɪt//
the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
The student receives a trophy recognizing the merit of her science project
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True merit flows through spirit we inherit
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Origin
From Latin 'meritus' meaning 'earned' or 'deserved,' the past participle of 'merere' meaning 'to earn' or 'to deserve.' The word entered Middle English through Old French 'merite.'
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“His cooking has merit, but adding pizza to ramen might be going too far.”
“The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit.”
“Your excuse merits an Oscar for best fiction.”
“The case will be decided on its merits.”
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