Definition of Merit
something that deserves to be recognized or praised
Examples of Merit in a sentence
Jill earned an award of merit for never missing a day of school in twelve years. 🔊
If the prizes are based on artistic merit, I am not sure my uninspired creation has a chance in the contest. 🔊
People at our firm earn promotions through merit not through favoritism. 🔊
Because April is married to the defendant, the jury is not giving her confirmation of his alibi much merit. 🔊
The dancers in the competition are rated on several factors including program difficulty, experience, and creative merit. 🔊
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