merit

noun
UK: /ˈmer.ɪt/
US: /ˈmer.ɪt/

  1. The quality of being good and deserving praise.

    1. Her ideas have merit.
    2. The plan has some merit, but it also has significant weaknesses and flaws.

  2. Advantage or good point.

    1. Each of these books has its own merit.
    2. We should assess candidates on merit and experience, not on gender or ethnicity.

Synonyms

excellence value advantage
merit transitive-verb

  1. To deserve or be worthy of something.

    1. This plan merits attention.
    2. The accident merits a thorough investigation by the authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "merit" in English means: The quality of being good and deserving praise., Advantage or good point..

The phonetic transcription of "merit" is /ˈmer.ɪt/ in British English and /ˈmer.ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "merit": excellence, value, advantage.

Example usage of "merit": "Her ideas have merit.". More examples on the page.