as in weakness
a defect in character
my keyboarding has the advantage of speed but the demerit of inaccuracy
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Recent Examples of demerit
Fort Worth’s restaurant inspections function on a demerit system: Zero demerits is considered a perfect score.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
There’s still a chance to turn this around on the demerits of this particular bill.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
My grade is an A-minus, the lone demerit from failing to reach a Super Bowl.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The Stockyards Hotel located at 109 East Exchange Ave. had 35 demerits and scored 13 on a follow-up inspection, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
There’s still a chance to turn this around on the demerits of this particular bill.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
My grade is an A-minus, the lone demerit from failing to reach a Super Bowl.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The Stockyards Hotel located at 109 East Exchange Ave. had 35 demerits and scored 13 on a follow-up inspection, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demerit
Noun
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Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in my responses and give me tips for responding with a problem-solving, curious mindset next time.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The currency pair is expected to swing both ways as the Taiwan dollar gets caught between speculation of central bank intervention and weakness in the greenback, Lim added.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The fault doesn't lie with the people that want a new state.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Waymo vehicles have not been found at fault for a major collision resulting in injury or death and are now deployed in major cities including Austin, San Francisco and Los Angeles.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The Lorde’s Virgin birth came on June 27, and it was born with sin.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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As a result, anyone who sought treatment for a physical illness at St. Leonard’s Hospital first had to confess their sins and have their soul cleansed.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
Noun
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That should pay dividends as the team looks to address some of the shortcomings that plagued them in 2024.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Walters’s achievements and shortcomings are given equal airtime in the new documentary Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything, which premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival and lands on Hulu today.—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
Noun
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But beneath that was a second failing: the Bears ranked 25th in PFF run-blocking grade from 11 personnel.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Peter Johnston, the BBC’s director of editorial complaints and reviews, is examining the failings that led to the film being broadcast.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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If the deficiency is prolonged, the plant may stop flowering and fruiting altogether.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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The issue was also declared a significant deficiency in 2020, and Wyandotte officials pledged to begin implementing a residential protection program.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
5 July 2025
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