meritorious
US /ˌmer.əˈtɔːr.i.əs/
UK /ˌmer.əˈtɔːr.i.əs/

1.
berjasa, patut dipuji
deserving reward or praise
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She received an award for her meritorious service to the community.
Dia menerima anugerah atas perkhidmatannya yang berjasa kepada komuniti.
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The student's meritorious efforts earned him a scholarship.
Usaha berjasa pelajar itu membolehkannya mendapat biasiswa.