certificate of merit

collocation in English

meaningsofcertificateandmerit

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withmeritorcertificate.
certificate
noun[C]
uk
/səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/us
/sɚˈtɪf.ə.kət/
an official document that states that the information on it ...
See more atcertificate
merit
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmer.ɪt/us
/ˈmer.ɪt/
formal
the quality of being good and ...
See more atmerit

(Definition ofcertificateandmeritfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcertificate of merit

These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
The committee has made no complaints about him and acertificateofmerithas been awarded.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I think that discussion of thecertificateofmeritought to be dropped.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
In 1994, she received an advanced levelcertificateofmeritfor piano.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
It is recommended that they each be given acertificateofmeritfor their action.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Runners up were awarded with a sophisticated lookingcertificateofmeritthat would be sent in the mail.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The award consists of acertificateofmeritand a cash prize.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
He was awarded the presidentialcertificateofmeritfor outstanding contributions to the war effort.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
He wants to eliminate bogus or misleading certificates of merit.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
He stood first and won many certificates of merit not only in studies, but also in sports and games which improved his physique.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Supporting businessmen were awarded certificates of merit and other honours.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Good work is rewarded with commendations, award of certificates of merit and achievement, early promotion to a higher grade, positive reports from teachers to parents, and selection for overseas visits.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofcertificate
Go to the definition ofmerit
See other collocations withmerit
See other collocations withcertificate