Merits
/ˈmɛɹ.ɪts/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of merit form-of, plural
- 2 Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.
"I was the boss's pet project, but was rejected on the merits."
- 3 Substance, distinguished from form or procedure.
"The merits of the case favored the plaintiffs, but their procedural blunders set them back."
Verb
- 1 third-person singular simple present indicative of merit form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
Example
More examples"There are merits and demerits to both your opinions so I'm not going to decide right away which to support."