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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