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meritocracy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | structure, social organization, social structure, social system, social organisation |
| Derivation | meritocratic |
meritocracy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | political orientation, political theory, ideology |
| Derivation | meritocratic |
Examples of meritocracy
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The transition from WASP bastion to genuine meritocracy has been a little bumpy.
From the newsweek.com
These favors are not available to everyone, nor should they be in a meritocracy.
From the ideas.time.com
The meritocracy, less chastened by chance, would become harder, less forgiving.
From the theatlantic.com
She framed and named her judgment as the need for Carlson to build a meritocracy.
From the businessweek.com
If baseball is a meritocracy, then he has earned a demotion to utility infielder.
From the denverpost.com
Meritocracy is catching up, despite strong efforts from Congress to prevent it.
From the economist.com
We can't have that sort of thing in a capitalist, celebrity-oriented meritocracy.
From the washingtonpost.com
Namely, is Silicon Valley a true meritocracy or does it have a diversity problem?
From the techcrunch.com
I see meritocracy as being the most efficient means of maximizing social welfare.
From the economist.com
- A form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
- The belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
- (meritocratic) relating to or characteristic of a meritocracy; "meritocratic society"
- Meritocracy is a system of government (based upon aristocratic or oligarchical structures) or other organization wherein appointments are made and responsibilities assigned to individuals based upon demonstrated intelligence and ability (merit).
- Rule by merit, and talent. By extension, now often used to describe a type of society where wealth, income, and social status are assigned through competition
- A belief that rewards should be allocated commensurate with talent, effort and output.
- Rule by those chosen on the principle of merit. The principle of merit is consistent with liberal theory and assumes equality of opportunity and occupational advancement based on achievement rather than ascription. ...
- Meritocracy is one of the principles underlying the ASF and its philosophy. As it has been put, 'the more you do the more you are allowed to do.' As a person acquires merit, his or her stature in the community grows, and (to a certain extent) the weight given to his or her opinions.
- This refers to the cherished notion that people will be promoted and succeed according to their demonstrated merit and achievement. This concept is built into our cherished notions of how education is supposed to work in this country, and it has deep roots. ...
