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meritocracy

/ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

/ˌmɛrɪˈtɑkrəsi/

meritocracynoun

meritocracies

/ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

/ˌmɛrɪˈtɑkrəsi/

Translations

меритократия

In a meritocracy, individuals are rewarded based on their abilities and achievements.

В меритократии люди вознаграждаются на основе их способностей и достижений.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

meritocracyadjective

/ˌmer.ɪˈtɒk.rə.si/

/ˌmer.ɪˈtɑː.krə.si/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or characteristic of a meritocracy (e.g., "meritocracy myth").

Definitions

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.