as in weakness
a defect in character
my keyboarding has the advantage of speed but the demerit of inaccuracy
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Recent Examples of demerit
Under the old system, a perfect score was 0 demerits.
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
Huge demerit for Netflix canceling the show after a single season.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
This is the first year where having three losses was not considered a demerit.
—Chuck Todd, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2024
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
Huge demerit for Netflix canceling the show after a single season.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
This is the first year where having three losses was not considered a demerit.
—Chuck Todd, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demerit
Noun
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Countless emergency room visits, unexplained symptoms, body weakness, and pain became my new normal.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Mckay | Reuters London’s listing problem isn’t limited to the capital, with weakness in the U.S. and Asia too, according to the head of the London Stock Exchange Group.—
Zahra Tayeb,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Authorities blamed the unrest on armed remnants of the Assad government, but acknowledged that some of the civilian killings were the fault of undisciplined factions or individual actors.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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For example, if an airplane experiences a mechanical failure, the part's manufacturer may be at fault, but the airline bears the brunt of public opinion.—
Chris Novak,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Luther taught instead that God freely forgives the sins of believers.—
Michael Bruening,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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The pope’s hospitalization comes during the Vatican’s celebration of the jubilee, a tradition in the Catholic Church dedicated to the remission of sins that occurs every 50 years.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC News,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This breakthrough indicates that ICE energy efficiency can still be improved, regardless of its many shortcomings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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While Pyotr Kochetkov has stepped up this year with 12.1 goals saved above expected in 35 games, the Hurricanes may want someone a bit more proven in the playoffs — especially after their shortcomings in seasons past.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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In recent weeks, the corporation has published two reviews into the historical behavior of presenters Russell Brand and Tim Westwood, both of which revealed failings in BBC processes around complaints handling.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Thankfully, this phone makes up for these failings with a slightly better software update policy.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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Iodine deficiency can be serious, but is eminently treatable.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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However, maintaining adequate levels of B vitamins and magnesium may prevent the development of neuropathy due to nutrient deficiencies.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Demerit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demerit. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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