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merit

/məˈrɪt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does merit mean?

noun, verb

A quality or achievement that gives someone a good reputation or earns them respect. To consider someone or something to be of value or importance.

Example

"The student's academic merit earned her a scholarship to the prestigious university."

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