특정 분야에서 뛰어나거나 칭찬받을 만한 가치나 우수성.
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward; excellence or value.
예문:
"The committee judged the submissions solely on artistic merit, ignoring the artists' reputations."
"Despite its age, the classic novel still possesses great literary merit."
"She was promoted based on her professional merit rather than seniority."
칭찬받을 만한 특징이나 사실; 장점 또는 강점.
A feature or fact that deserves praise or reward; an advantage or strong point.
예문:
"One of the key merits of the new software is its user-friendly interface."
"We need to weigh the merits and demerits of implementing the new policy immediately."
"His long service to the community is a merit that should be recognized."
소송이나 사안의 절차적 세부 사항과 관계없이 고려되는 본질적인 시비나 진실.
The intrinsic rights and wrongs of a case, considered independently of procedural or technical details.
예문:
"The judge ruled that the case should be decided on its merits, not on a technicality."
"The lawyer focused his argument entirely on the merits of the claim."
어떤 것(특히 보상, 처벌 또는 관심)을 받을 만하거나 그럴 가치가 있다.
Deserve or be worthy of (something, especially reward, punishment, or attention).
예문:
"Such a groundbreaking discovery certainly merits a Nobel Prize nomination."
"The issue is complex and merits careful consideration before we make a decision."
"His reckless behavior merited immediate disciplinary action from the management."