merit (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛrɪt/
Definition
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, deserving praise or reward.
Examples
Her years of experience gave her a distinct merit over other candidates.
The proposal has considerable merit and deserves further consideration.
He was recognized for his outstanding merit in the field of science.
How to Use merit
- merit of (prepositional phrase)
- The specific quality or reason that makes something worthy. — "The teacher praised the student for the merit of her insightful essay."
- considerable merit (collocation)
- Having a lot of worth or value. — "The proposal has considerable merit and deserves further consideration."
- lack of merit (collocation)
- Not having any worth or value. — "The judge dismissed the case due to lack of merit."
- on its own merit (idiom)
- Based on its own qualities, without external influence or comparison. — "The committee will review the application on its own merit."
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