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merits

Pronunciation: [ˈmɛrɪts]

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Learn how to use merits in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

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

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

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

Context: “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.

Example

Her dedication to helping others merits recognition from the community.

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His lack of effort merits no rewards this time.

Example

What actions merit appreciation from our peers?

How to pronounce merits

Pronunciation: [ˈmɛrɪts]

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