What is the meaning of merit?

noun

  • Any admirable quality or attribute.
    • usage: "work of great merit"
  • The quality of being deserving (e. G., deserving assistance. )
    • usage: "there were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded"

verb

  • Be worthy or deserving.
    • usage: "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done"
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