# meriting

Pronunciation: say "ME-rit-ing" /ˈmɛɹɪtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of merit. — present participle and gerund of merit
   - Simple: The -ing form of merit. Use it to name the state or describe a noun, but rarely after is or are.
   - _An essay meriting publication needs both originality and rigor._
   - _The jury singled out a performance meriting special praise._

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