merit badge

collocation in English

meaningsofmeritandbadge

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merit
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmer.ɪt/us
/ˈmer.ɪt/
formal
the quality of being good and ...
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badge
noun[C]
uk
/bædʒ/us
/bædʒ/
a small piece of metal or plastic with words or a picture on it, that you carry with you or fasten to your clothing or something else, in order to show who you are, that you are a member of a ...
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(Definition ofmeritandbadgefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofmerit badge

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In some cases, the entire subject has been dropped from themeritbadgeroster.
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Buglingmeritbadgewas briefly discontinued in 2010 but reinstated after complaints from volunteers.
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Meritbadgetypes are identifiable by the cloth and manufacturing process used to make them.
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The award of ameritbadgeis represented by circular patch with an image representing the badge's topic.
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There are currently 43 differentmeritbadgeclass (two of which cover two merit badges).
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The program director overseesmeritbadgeinstruction, campsite program, as well as evening programs that are put on by the staff.
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During the summer, most of the lodges were used formeritbadgeinstruction.
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Major parts of the camp's program are itsmeritbadgeclasses.
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Minor changes were made to the requiredmeritbadgelist in 1970.
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The main activity during camp is themeritbadgeclasses.
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Golfingmeritbadgewas also added that year due to the increasing popularity of the sport.
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I did the show almost solely to earn my media-elitemeritbadge.
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During the course of this program scouts will be able to earn the horsemanshipmeritbadgewhile exploring much of the unseen areas of the camp.
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For 2014 and the foreseable future, there will not be any resident camp for scouts, nor will there be any opportunity for merit badges.
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Elements of a progressive scheme include merit badges, which are illustrated in their handbook and are obtained on a progressive basis.
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These discontinued merit badges will be back without change.
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A wide range of merit badges are offered.
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Several other merit badges are offered at the camp.
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The camp, with a capacity of around 600 campers, offers dozens of merit badges and programs for scouts of all ages.
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