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
Food establishments receiving more than 30 demerits have 48 hours to fix the worst problems and then clean up the rest.
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
Under the old system, a perfect score was 0 demerits.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
Scores are based on a demerit system.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Restaurants with over 30 demerits are required to fix the worst issues immediately and remedy the rest within 48 hours.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
Under the old system, a perfect score was 0 demerits.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
Scores are based on a demerit system.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Restaurants with over 30 demerits are required to fix the worst issues immediately and remedy the rest within 48 hours.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demerit
Noun
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One weakness in Capture One's utility as a workflow solution has been its lack of sharing to established online photo venues, but there's a ray of light on this count.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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While the dollar strengthened for the second day on Wednesday, Jefferies thinks the greenback could be in for an extended period of weakness.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Noun
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But now that the game is in the wild, fans are finding the same faults, and as a percentage, their scores are even lower.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But the latest test did not have the same fault, allowing fuel to be vented away from the engine safely and preventing the collapsing ship from exploding.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Noun
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And the sin that Crespo supposedly committed to warrant banishment?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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For his part, Misch has not come close to showing remorse nor confessing his sins.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The Knicks’ new coach must find ways to maximize the Brunson-and-Towns duo’s strengths while hiding both of their shortcomings on the defensive end.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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Most of us root for the underdog, so the humility to admit to shortcomings, the generosity of spirit required to commend staff, and the courage to ask for support are more examples of how tapping into vulnerability can be a strength.—
Dr. Ella F. Washington,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Other criminals who commit violent acts are perhaps more at ease with their moral failings.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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People working on Apple’s smart glasses remain concerned that its AI failings may undermine the new product.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Key Takeaways Hair shedding or thinning can begin a few months after surgery due to stress, nutrient deficiencies, or both.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2025
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Really, much of Hart’s time at Triple-A El Paso was spent attacking his deficiencies against right-handed hitters, who were hitting .333/.386/.698 against him in the majors compared to a .100/.100/.100 line in 20 plate appearances against lefties.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Demerit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demerit. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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