Merit definition

Merit

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WordNet

(1) The quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)

"There were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded"

(2) Any admirable quality or attribute

"Work of great merit"

(3) Be worthy or deserving

"You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done"

WiktionaryText

Something deserving either good or bad recognition.

His reward for his merit was a check for $50.
Something worthy of a high rating.
A claim to commendation or reward.
The quality of deserving reward.