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merits

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɛrɪts/ · UK /ˈmerɪts/

merits means: The actual good qualities of something, without considering outside influences.

noun

REAL ADVANTAGESB2

The actual good qualities of something, without considering outside influences.

  • We discussed the merits of each plan.
  • She wants her work judged on its own merits.
  • What are the relative merits of these two designs?

How to use it: the merits of something (We discussed the merits of the proposal.); judge something on its merits (Please judge the plan on its merits.)

Similar words: advantages, strengths, good qualities

Opposites: drawbacks, disadvantages

Common phrases: on its merits, relative merits, own merits

CASE SUBSTANCEC1

The facts and legal strengths of a case, rather than the rules for handling it.

  • The court considered the merits of the case.
  • The judge dismissed the claim without examining its merits.
  • A procedural error prevented a decision on the merits.

How to use it: the merits of a case (The judge will examine the merits of the case.)

Similar words: substance

Common phrases: on the merits, case merits

Questions about merits

What does merits mean?

The actual good qualities of something, without considering outside influences.

What is merits in other languages?

Türkçe: üstünlükler · Español: méritos · Français: mérites · Deutsch: Vorzüge · Italiano: meriti · 日本語: 長所

How do you pronounce merits?

In American English /ˈmɛrɪts/; in British English /ˈmerɪts/.

How do you use merits in a sentence?

We discussed the merits of each plan. She wants her work judged on its own merits.

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