meritocracy

UK
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/
US
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɑkrəsi/

Translations

meritocracynoun
meritocracies
pl
UK
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/
US
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɑkrəsi/
In a true meritocracy, individuals are rewarded based on their skills and achievements rather than their social status or connections.
Dans une véritable méritocratie, les individus sont récompensés en fonction de leurs compétences et de leurs réalisations plutôt que de leur statut social ou de leurs relations.
meritocracyadjective
UK
/ˌmer.ɪˈtɒk.rə.si/
US
/ˌmer.ɪˈtɑː.krə.si/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or characteristic of a meritocracy (e.g., "meritocracy myth").
The company introduced meritocracy hiring practices to ensure equal opportunities.
L’entreprise a introduit des pratiques de recrutement méritocratiques afin de garantir l’égalité des chances.

Definitions

meritocracynoun
A system or society in which people are chosen and moved into positions of success, power, and influence on the basis of their demonstrated abilities and merit.
In a true meritocracy, individuals are rewarded based on their skills and achievements rather than their social status or connections.
The belief or ideology that a society or organization should be governed by people selected according to merit.
Advocates of meritocracy argue that it leads to a more efficient and fair allocation of resources and opportunities.
meritocracyadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a meritocracy; based on the principles of advancement according to merit.
The company introduced meritocracy hiring practices to ensure equal opportunities.