Merit: meaning, definitions and examples
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merit
[ ˈmerɪt ]
achievement
the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
Synonyms
excellence, virtue, worthiness
Examples of usage
- He has a strong sense of merit.
- Her hard work and dedication earned her the merit she deserves.
- The award was given based on merit.
academic evaluation
a mark awarded in an examination, assignment, or course as an indication of the quality of the work done
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She received a high merit in her essay.
- The students were graded based on their merits.
Translations
Translations of the word "merit" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mérito
🇮🇳 योग्यता
🇩🇪 Verdienst
🇮🇩 merit
🇺🇦 заслуга
- гідність
- перевага
🇵🇱 zaleta
🇯🇵 メリット
🇫🇷 mérite
🇪🇸 mérito
🇹🇷 liyakat
🇰🇷 공로
🇸🇦 ميزة
🇨🇿 zásluha
🇸🇰 zásluha
🇨🇳 优点
🇸🇮 zasluga
🇮🇸 verðleiki
🇰🇿 құндылық
🇬🇪 დამსახურება
🇦🇿 ləyaqət
🇲🇽 mérito
Word origin
The word 'merit' originated from the Latin word 'meritum', meaning 'what one deserves'. It has been used in English since the 15th century. The concept of merit has been fundamental in various fields such as education, employment, and awards, where individuals are recognized and rewarded based on their achievements and qualities. The idea of meritocracy, a system where advancement is based on merit, has been both praised for promoting fairness and criticized for perpetuating inequality.