Phrase Hound found 20 phrases and 23 compound words that contain merit. The most common are listed below. Open merit in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 20
- figure of merita numerical value used in comparing the quality or performance of different methods, systems, or devices.
- figures of meritplural of figure of merit: a numerical value used in comparing the quality or performance of different methods, systems, or devices.
- merit badgeAn embroidered cloth patch awarded to a youth member of the Boy Scouts of America or other scouting organization who successfully completes an activity within an area of study (the badge bearing an image representing the activity), which …
- merit goodA commodity that an individual or society should have on the basis of some concept of need, rather than ability and willingness to pay.
- merit goodsplural of merit good: A commodity that an individual or society should have on the basis of some concept of need, rather than ability and willingness to pay.
- merit badgesplural of merit badge: An embroidered cloth patch awarded to a youth member of the Boy Scouts of America or other scouting organization who successfully completes an activity within an area of study (the badge bearing an image representing …
- merit-basedDerived from one's academic or extracurricular achievements rather than one's financial need.
- merit fielda pictorial representation, usually represented on a thangka, of the triratna and lama for the purpose of veneration when taking Refuge.
- merit fieldsplural of merit field: a pictorial representation, usually represented on a thangka, of the triratna and lama for the purpose of veneration when taking Refuge.
- merit badge collegeSynonym of merit badge university: A usually annual event, held in many areas of the United States, where educational courses are hosted with the purpose of helping Boy Scouts to achieve certain merit badges.
- merit badge collegesplural of merit badge college: A usually annual event, held in many areas of the United States, where educational courses are hosted with the purpose of helping Boy Scouts to achieve certain merit badges.
- merit badge universitiesplural of merit badge university: A usually annual event, held in many areas of the United States, where educational courses are hosted with the purpose of helping Boy Scouts to achieve certain merit badges.
- merit badge universityA usually annual event, held in many areas of the United States, where educational courses are hosted with the purpose of helping Boy Scouts to achieve certain merit badges.
- merit badgingThe act of pursuing merit badges.
- badge of meritSynonym of merit badge: An embroidered cloth patch awarded to a youth member of the Boy Scouts of America or other scouting organization who successfully completes an activity within an area of study (the badge bearing an image …
- merit badgerA Boy Scout who is pursuing a certain merit badge or merit badges.
- merit badgersplural of merit badger: A Boy Scout who is pursuing a certain merit badge or merit badges.
- badges of meritplural of badge of merit: An embroidered cloth patch awarded to a youth member of the Boy Scouts of America or other scouting organization who successfully completes an activity within an area of study (the badge bearing an image …
- merit-mongersplural of merit-monger: One who depends on merit for salvation.
- merit-mongerAlternative form of meritmonger: One who depends on merit for salvation.
Compound words 23
- meritocracyRule by merit and talent.
- meritocraticPertaining to a meritocracy.
- MeritageA red or white Bordeaux-style wine, usually from the United States.
- meriterSomeone or something that merits.
- antimeritOpposing merit or merit-based systems.
- meritableDeserving of reward.
- overmeritExcessive merit.
- immeritLack of worth; demerit.
- meritiousHaving merit.
- meritfulFull of merit; meritorious.