How to pronounce“merit”in English
IPA/ˈmɛɹɪt/
Syllablesme·rit
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Definitions of “merit”
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noun
A claim to commendation or a reward.
“[R]eputation is an idle and moſt falſe impoſition , oft got without merit and loſt without deſeruing.”
noun
A mark or token of approbation or to recognize excellence.
“For her good performance in the examination, her teacher gave her ten merits.”
verb
To be deserving or worthy.
“They were punished as they merited.”