English / word
merit
noun, noun_verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise or reward.; the quality of being particularly good or worthy of praise
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
A quality or feature that deserves praise or reward; to deserve or be worthy of.
In context
01
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
02
Candidates were selected strictly according to academic merit.
Synonyms
worth,value,excellence
Antonyms
fault,weakness,defect
Collocations
merit-based,merit system,merit award