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We think the answer is "MERIT" which means:
- noun
- • Any admirable quality or attribute
- • The quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance) verb
- • Be worthy or deserving
An example sentence would be:
- • "The success of his business is a testament to his hard work and merit."
- • "The scholarship was awarded based on academic merit."
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