merit
US /ˈmer.ɪt/
UK /ˈmer.ɪt/
1.
mérito, valor
the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
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The proposal has considerable merit.
La propuesta tiene un considerable mérito.
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Her work is of outstanding merit.
Su trabajo es de un mérito sobresaliente.
1.
merecer
deserve or be worthy of (something, especially reward, punishment, or attention)
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The case does not merit further investigation.
El caso no merece más investigación.
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His actions merit a severe reprimand.
Sus acciones merecen una severa reprimenda.