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merits

Aussprache: [ˈmɛrɪts]

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Kontext: „value or quality“

(noun) the good qualities or advantages that something has. Merits help us decide if something is good or worth having. For example, when we talk about a student's merits, we mean their good traits or things they did well.

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Her merits as a student include her hard work and creativity.

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The project's merits were overshadowed by its many flaws.

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What are the merits of choosing this book for our class?

Kontext: „justice or fairness“

(noun) the reason or justification for something, often used in discussions about fairness. This means whether someone deserves a reward or a certain treatment because of what they have done.

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He was given the award based on the merits of his outstanding performance.

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She felt that the decision did not reflect the merits of her argument.

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Do you think the committee considered the merits of all candidates fairly?

Kontext: „discuss or evaluate“

(verb) to deserve something, often used in a formal or serious way. When we merit something, it means we have earned it by doing something good or important.

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Her dedication to helping others merits recognition from the community.

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His lack of effort merits no rewards this time.

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What actions merit appreciation from our peers?

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