merit
/ˈmɛrɪt/
verb
- To deserve or be worthy of something, such as praise, attention, or reward.
- Her hard work merits a promotion.
- The film merits all the awards it has won.
- This issue merits further investigation.
noun
- The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.
- The proposal has great merit and should be considered seriously.
- The judge recognized the merit of the young artist's work.
- She was promoted based on her merit, not her connections.
- A good feature or point that makes something valuable or praiseworthy.
- One of the merits of this car is its excellent fuel economy.
- Each plan has its own merits and drawbacks.
- We discussed the merits of both options before making a decision.