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merit
US /ˈmɛrɪt/
・UK /ˈmerɪt/
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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
- all members are knighted. In addition, many British Orders of Merit, namely the Order
all members are knighted. In addition, many British Orders of Merit, namely the Order
- of chivalry and orders of merit. By contrast, award of other British Orders of Merit, such
of chivalry and orders of merit. By contrast, award of other British Orders of Merit, such
Navigating and Healing from Infidelity - Adam Nisenson
- And I think there's merit in that.
And I think there's merit in that.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: DEI Training’s Unintended Consequences
- "EMC" -- equality, merit and colorblindness.
"EMC" -- equality, merit and colorblindness.
- I like equality and merit and colorblindness.
I like equality and merit and colorblindness.
Are the US and Ukraine about to sign a minerals deal? | BBC Newscast
- So it's not without merit, which, look, he also nods towards that as well.
So it's not without merit, which, look, he also nods towards that as well.
The Psychology of Male Loneliness
- 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
- 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.
US vs UK Chicken Nuggets | Food Wars | Insider Food
- At this point, the nachos on the outside have gone quite soggy, so it's a weird textural experience, but I feel like there is merit to having a little chickeny bite with some crispy bits on the outside.
At this point, the nachos on the outside have gone quite soggy, so it's a weird textural experience, but I feel like there is merit to having a little chickeny bite with some crispy bits on the outside.
US vs UK Fast Food Sauces | Food Wars | Insider Food
- I think this sauce is, by its own merit, as good as the KFC sauce.
I think this sauce is, by its own merit, as good as the KFC sauce.
The History of Gout | The Disease of Kings
- 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.