ability-based selectees
[/əˈbɪləti beɪst sɪˈlɛktiːz/]
nounpl: ability-based selectees
candidatos selecionados por competência
1. Individuals chosen or selected for a position, program, or opportunity based primarily on their demonstrated skills, competencies, and capabilities rather than other criteria such as seniority, connections, or demographic factors
The military academy's new recruitment policy focuses on ability-based selectees to ensure the highest quality of officers.
A nova política de recrutamento da academia militar concentra-se em candidatos selecionados por competência para garantir a melhor qualidade de oficiais.
2. People admitted to educational programs, training courses, or employment positions through merit-based selection processes that evaluate their qualifications and proven abilities
The scholarship program prioritizes ability-based selectees who demonstrate exceptional academic and practical skills.
O programa de bolsas prioriza candidatos selecionados por competência que demonstram habilidades acadêmicas e práticas excepcionais.
This term reflects a meritocratic approach increasingly emphasized in both American and Brazilian organizations, particularly in military, academic, and corporate settings. In Brazil, there has been growing emphasis on ability-based selection to counteract traditional nepotism and patronage systems (clientelismo). In the USA, this concept is central to civil service reform and equal opportunity employment practices. The term gained prominence in discussions about fair hiring practices and diversity initiatives.
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