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merit
noun
verb
the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- M
- Ends with
- T
- Contains
- ERI
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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Pronunciation
ˈmɛɹɪt
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noun
the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
“there were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded”
noun
any admirable quality or attribute
“work of great merit”
verb
be worthy or deserving
“You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done”
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Example Sentences
there were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded
work of great merit
You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done
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