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
In the demerits column, an excess of pilot-episode exposition, several characters who let their ridiculous costumes do the talking, and that line about the toad and the lightning.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 July 2024
Fort Worth inspection scores are based on a demerit system.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 July 2024
Plus: Pizza Hut gets a demerit for failing to offer giardiniera as a topping or even a side.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 9 July 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, 22 June 2024
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 July 2024
Fort Worth inspection scores are based on a demerit system.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 July 2024
Plus: Pizza Hut gets a demerit for failing to offer giardiniera as a topping or even a side.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 9 July 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, 22 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for demerit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demerit
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Keep reading for information about your Sagittarius baby or child, including their potential strengths and weaknesses.Holly Garcia, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
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By identifying strengths and weaknesses in choices that have already been made, this reflective practice builds resilience and helps clients make informed, confident decisions moving forward.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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That was my fault, in not sticking with the initial, less manicured way of presenting the feelings in those songs.Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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If both you and the other driver are found partially at fault, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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So there’s perhaps no greater sin than to serve a casserole with a sad, soggy topping.Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Saints are coming off of a 51-27 drubbing by Tampa Bay last Sunday and are certainly looking for some absolution from their gridiron sins.Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
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But there are shortcomings when mirroring an iPhone display.Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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While each of these leaders had his shortcomings and foibles, none of them consistently violated every principle of good leadership like Donald Trump does.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Chinese media portray the chaos of the candidates and the campaign cycle as a symbol of the failings of American democracy.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Brazilian winger Antony, a favorite of Ten Hag’s from his time in charge of Dutch giants Ajax, exemplified the coach's transfer market failings.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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They can be triggered by an array of factors, including hormonal fluctuations, bright lights, loud noises, gluten, dairy, chocolate and magnesium deficiency.Emily Burns, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
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These are deficiencies that have prevented him from playing as a centre forward in the past.Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Demerit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demerit. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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