exceptional merit

collocation in English

meaningsofexceptionalandmerit

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exceptional
adjective
uk
/ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl/us
/ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl/
much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, ...
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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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(Definition ofexceptionalandmeritfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofexceptional merit

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The standard for the tax inspectorate is necessarily high, and only clerks ofexceptionalmeritcan hope to be selected.
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The title is granted for exceptional merits, generally to senior politicians at the end of their party career.
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Under the special circumstance heading, as the criteria are subjective and non-accountable, she might win 50 more points forexceptionalmeritor outstanding achievements.
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I am advised that even on relatively lowly pensions it is an area ofexceptionalmerit.
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The standard for the tax inspectorate is necessarily high, and only clerks ofexceptionalmeritcan hope to be selected.
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Are we to assume that the gentleman referred to has received his rapid promotion as a result ofexceptionalmerit?
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Our aim was to see whether the costs could be reduced sufficiently to avoid the need forexceptionalmeritto be demonstrated.
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It was granted to individuals, enterprises, organizations, and military groups forexceptionalmerit in relation to ideology, culture, economy, and other designations.
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The order was awarded in bronze, silver, gold and gold honor clasp (forexceptionalmerit).
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All these exhibits were ofexceptionalmerit; as a result, he was awarded with gold and silver medallions.
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The primary focus is onexceptionalmerit, contributions to policing and community development.
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Engine-fitter apprentices who showed exceptional merits at the end of the fourth year of the six years' apprenticeship were examined and were eligible for a studentship in marine engineering.
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Applicants must also show that the project is commercially viable and that, despite its exceptional merits, assistance is necessary to enable the project to go ahead as planned.
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The title is granted for exceptional merits, generally to senior politicians at the end of their party career.
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The title is granted for exceptional merits, generally to senior politicians at the end of their party careers.
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