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1
a quality that gives something special worth
- this mystery novel at least has the merit of an original plot
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2
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
- that idea has some merit, so let's explore it
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“Merit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merit. Accessed 23 Sep. 2021.
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