merits

Definitions

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.

The intrinsic rights and wrongs of a case, as opposed to extraneous considerations.

Factors or qualities that entitle a person or thing to a specified reward or recognition.

Examples

The committee will evaluate the merits of each proposal before making a final decision.

The plan has many merits, but it may be too expensive to implement at this time.

Synonyms

virtues strengths assets values worth advantages qualities

Antonyms

faults flaws defects weaknesses shortcomings liabilities demerits