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merit — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • merit noun A quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.
  • qualification noun A skill, degree, or credential that shows someone is suitably trained for a role.

Senses

merit is used for these senses in English:

  • merit (countable) A claim to commendation or a reward.
  • qualification An ability or attribute that aids someone's chances of qualifying for something; specifically, completed professional training. [from 17th c.]

merit — full definition

  1. noun A quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.
  2. verb To deserve or earn something, whether good or bad.

qualification — full definition

  1. noun A skill, degree, or credential that shows someone is suitably trained for a role.
  2. noun A condition or limitation added to a statement to make it more precise or less absolute.

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