merit
US /ˈmɛrɪt/
・UK /ˈmerɪt/
B1TOEIC
v.t.Transitive VerbTo earn something, such as praise or a reward
Though the book had merit, it did not sell many copies
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)State of being high quality or valuable
His reward for his merit is a check worth $50
v.t.Transitive VerbTo earn something, such as praise or a reward
His efforts during the project certainly merit some sort of reward
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A good quality or feature that deserves praise
The plan has merit, but it also has some problems
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The intrinsic rights and wrongs of a matter, especially in legal context
The court will consider the merits of the case
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)In religion, spiritual credit for good deeds
In Buddhism, good deeds accumulate merit
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Knight
- In addition, many British orders of merit, namely the Order of the Bath, the Order of St.
In addition, many British orders of merit, namely the Order of the Bath, the Order of St.
- and the award of their highest ranks comes together with an honorary knighthood, making them across between orders of chivalry and orders of merit.
and the award of their highest ranks comes together with an honorary knighthood, making them across between orders of chivalry and orders of merit.
The Psychology of Male Loneliness
- For every man who can claim a decent male friend, there must be at least eight who, in the honesty of their deep minds, know they have none that truly merit the term.
For every man who can claim a decent male friend, there must be at least eight who, in the honesty of their deep minds, know they have none that truly merit the term.
- Know they have none that truly merit the term.
Know they have none that truly merit the term.
America Has Swamp Crotch | Trump's Name Is In The Epstein Files | Paramount's PSA Plan
- and then handing over 36 mil to a guy who's putting your neighbors in alligator camps all because of a lawsuit that your own lawyers said was completely without merit.
and then handing over 36 mil to a guy who's putting your neighbors in alligator camps all because of a lawsuit that your own lawyers said was completely without merit.
- Last year, Paramount laid off 2,000 employees, then cut another several hundred just last month, firing that many people and then handing over 36 mil to a guy who's putting your neighbors in alligator camps all because of a lawsuit that your own lawyer said was completely without merit.
Last year, Paramount laid off 2,000 employees, then cut another several hundred just last month, firing that many people and then handing over 36 mil to a guy who's putting your neighbors in alligator camps all because of a lawsuit that your own lawyer said was completely without merit.
The History of Gout | The Disease of Kings
- Benjie the Big Gout Baby wrote a letter to his beloved disease, saying, "Madame Gout, what have I done to merit these cruel sufferings?" Gout did write back to him, "Many things.
Benjie the Big Gout Baby wrote a letter to his beloved disease, saying, "Madame Gout, what have I done to merit these cruel sufferings?" Gout did write back to him, "Many things.
- to merit these cruel sufferings?
to merit these cruel sufferings?
Before You Get Back With Your Ex — Watch THIS
- Fourth question. Can we say why we've changed, at length and in depth, not merely feel we have changed? Can we turn warm intentions into words, and a lot of words at that? The cynic tends to chip in at this point to add anyone can say they've changed, but what's hard, and what counts, is to show one's changed. Actions, not words, are where it's at. To which we'd say, yes, of course, but also that people who can describe at some length – we're talking a minimum of five hours of conversation – about what's going on in them, and hear what's at play in the other, also have a good chance of following through at the level of action. Analytically precise words are not always cheap. It's not a simple matter to speak clearly about one's past emotional immaturity and idiocy, and by the time people can, it's a sign of a certain dawning wisdom which can stretch beyond mere fine intentions. At the same time, we should be very suspicious of any ex who tries to pass off their reluctance to sit an exam or their unwillingness to speak as a small matter indicating nothing other than a personal preference. Oh, I'm not so good with language. Words fail me. I don't do introspection very well. I love you, but I can't always say why. We're sorry for such a person. We also know that they plainly do not merit another chance. We both agree that this exam commits us to nothing whatsoever.
Fourth question. Can we say why we've changed, at length and in depth, not merely feel we have changed? Can we turn warm intentions into words, and a lot of words at that? The cynic tends to chip in at this point to add anyone can say they've changed, but what's hard, and what counts, is to show one's changed. Actions, not words, are where it's at. To which we'd say, yes, of course, but also that people who can describe at some length – we're talking a minimum of five hours of conversation – about what's going on in them, and hear what's at play in the other, also have a good chance of following through at the level of action. Analytically precise words are not always cheap. It's not a simple matter to speak clearly about one's past emotional immaturity and idiocy, and by the time people can, it's a sign of a certain dawning wisdom which can stretch beyond mere fine intentions. At the same time, we should be very suspicious of any ex who tries to pass off their reluctance to sit an exam or their unwillingness to speak as a small matter indicating nothing other than a personal preference. Oh, I'm not so good with language. Words fail me. I don't do introspection very well. I love you, but I can't always say why. We're sorry for such a person. We also know that they plainly do not merit another chance. We both agree that this exam commits us to nothing whatsoever.
- We also know that they plainly do not merit another chance.
We also know that they plainly do not merit another chance.
Paramount’s Trump Settlement: A Big Fat Bribe | Jeffrey Epstein Never Dies | FIFA Trophy Row
- Paramount knows they could have easily fought it, because in their own words, the lawsuit was completely without merit.
Paramount knows they could have easily fought it, because in their own words, the lawsuit was completely without merit.
- Paramount knows they could have easily fought it because, in their own words, the lawsuit was completely without merit.
Paramount knows they could have easily fought it because, in their own words, the lawsuit was completely without merit.
The Feeling That Nothing Is Fun Anymore
- There's undoubtedly some merit and reasonableness to applying a degree of detachment or indifference to certain aspects of life.
There's undoubtedly some merit and reasonableness to applying a degree of detachment or indifference to certain aspects of life.
- Whether we agree with any or all of these philosophies or these individual ideas within them, there's undoubtedly some merit and reasonableness to applying a degree of detachment or indifference to certain aspects of life.
Whether we agree with any or all of these philosophies or these individual ideas within them, there's undoubtedly some merit and reasonableness to applying a degree of detachment or indifference to certain aspects of life.
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- He directed all federal agencies to terminate illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to help return America to a merit-based society.
He directed all federal agencies to terminate illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to help return America to a merit-based society.
- inclusion programs to help return America to a merit-based society.
inclusion programs to help return America to a merit-based society.
Are You Ready to Apply to Medical School? (6 Questions to Ask)
- An extra year, in some cases, can make a world of difference on your career trajectory and could even lead to merit-based scholarships that help cover the enormous cost of tuition.
An extra year, in some cases, can make a world of difference on your career trajectory and could even lead to merit-based scholarships that help cover the enormous cost of tuition.
- When you are a top-performing student and sought-after applicant, you have the potential to earn merit-based scholarships that can cover the majority of the cost of medical school.
When you are a top-performing student and sought-after applicant, you have the potential to earn merit-based scholarships that can cover the majority of the cost of medical school.
Best State for Med School? ✅Your Greatest Chance of Acceptance
- For example, you can earn merit-based scholarships that completely cover the cost of tuition.
For example, you can earn merit-based scholarships that completely cover the cost of tuition.
- For example, you can earn merit-based scholarships that completely cover the cost of tuition.
For example, you can earn merit-based scholarships that completely cover the cost of tuition.