Definitions and Examples of merit, virtue, credit
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.
Example
Her hard work and dedication earned her the merit of being promoted to a higher position.
Behavior showing high moral standards.
Example
Honesty, integrity, and kindness are some of the virtues that are highly valued in society.
Public acknowledgment or praise, given or received when a person's responsibility for an action or idea becomes apparent.
Example
The success of the project was due to the team's hard work, and they deserved all the credit.
Key Differences: merit vs virtue vs credit
- 1Merit refers to a quality or achievement that deserves praise or reward.
- 2Virtue refers to behavior that shows high moral standards.
- 3Credit refers to public acknowledgment or praise for a person's responsibility for an action or idea.
Effective Usage of merit, virtue, credit
- 1Academic Writing: Use these antonyms to describe academic achievements and qualities.
- 2Performance Appraisal: Use these antonyms to evaluate employee performance.
- 3Self-Reflection: Use these antonyms to reflect on one's own qualities and achievements.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Merit refers to a quality or achievement that deserves praise or reward, virtue refers to behavior that shows high moral standards, and credit refers to public acknowledgment or praise for a person's responsibility for an action or idea. Use these words in academic writing, performance appraisal, and self-reflection to describe achievements and qualities.
