Akademik

merit

1. noun /ˈmɛ.ʁɪt/

a) Something deserving either good or bad recognition.

His reward for his merit was a check for $50.

b) Something worthy of a high rating.

Syn: worth, value

Ant: demerit

2. verb /ˈmɛ.ʁɪt/

a) To earn or to deserve.

b) To be worthy or deserving.

See Also: meritorious, meritoriousness, meritoriously

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