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| 1. | [ adjective ] gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action | |
| Examples: | "a well-earned reputation for honesty" "earned income" "an earned run in baseball" |
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| Related terms: | unearned attained | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] merited through behavior | |
| Examples: | "a well-earned rest" |
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| Related terms: | merited | |
