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merit

/ˈmɛrɪt/

meritnoun

merits

/ˈmɛrɪt/

Translations

mérite

The merit of her work was recognized with a prestigious award.

Le mérite de son travail a été reconnu par un prix prestigieux.

Additional translations

fondSurtout au pluriel, en langage juridique.

avantageSurtout pour exprimer un point favorable ou un atout d’une proposition.

mentionDans l’enseignement britannique, pour une distinction ou une bonne appréciation.

Definitions

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.

The merit of her work was recognized with a prestigious award.

A feature or fact that deserves praise or reward.

One of the merits of the new policy is its potential to reduce costs.

A point or fact in favor of something.

The merits of the proposal were discussed at length during the meeting.

(law, usually plural) The intrinsic rights and wrongs of a case, considered independently of procedural or technical aspects.

The court ruled on the merits of the case.

(chiefly UK) A high grade or mark denoting very good but not outstanding performance in an examination or assessment.

She completed her master's degree with merit.

Synonyms

meritverb

merited

Past Simple

merited

Past Participle

meriting

ing-form

/ˈmɛrɪt/

Translations

mériter

His hard work and dedication merit recognition from the company.

Son travail acharné et son dévouement méritent la reconnaissance de l’entreprise.

Definitions

To deserve or be worthy of something, especially reward, punishment, or attention.

His hard work and dedication merit recognition from the company.

Synonyms

meritadjective

/ˈmɛrɪt/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "merit pay")

Translations

au mériteSurtout dans les contextes de rémunération, d’avancement ou d’attribution fondés sur la performance.

The company moved to a merit pay system to reward high-performing employees.

L’entreprise est passée à un système de rémunération au mérite pour récompenser les employés les plus performants.

Definitions

Based on, related to, or awarded according to individual merit or performance, rather than seniority or other factors.

The company moved to a merit pay system to reward high-performing employees.