Словарь синонимов английского языка - merit

(n) 1. worth, worthiness, value, excellence, quality, virtue, good, goodness: Philip's plan has a good deal of merit. 2. Often, merits. assets, strong point, advantage, rights and wrongs: What exactly are the merits of his approach over mine? The case should be tried on its own merits. -(v) 3. earn, deserve, warrant, rate, have a right or claim to, be entitled to, be qualified for, be worthy of: What gave you the idea that you merited any special consideration?