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ability-based selection

[/əˈbɪləti beɪst sɪˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: ability-based selections
seleção baseada em habilidades
1. A process of choosing or identifying individuals based on their demonstrated skills, competencies, or capabilities rather than other criteria such as demographics or background
The company implemented ability-based selection to ensure they hired the most qualified candidates regardless of their educational background.
A empresa implementou seleção baseada em habilidades para garantir que contratasse os candidatos mais qualificados, independentemente de sua formação educacional.
2. In education, a system of grouping or streaming students according to their academic performance and aptitude levels
Ability-based selection in schools helps teachers tailor instruction to students' learning needs.
A seleção baseada em habilidades nas escolas ajuda os professores a adaptar o ensino às necessidades de aprendizagem dos alunos.
Synonyms
merit-based selectioncompetency-based selectionskills-based selectionaptitude-based selection
Antonyms
random selectionquota-based selectiondemographic-based selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seleção baseada em habilidades
standard term used in HR and education contexts
Portugal
seleção baseada em competências
'competências' is more commonly used than 'habilidades' in European Portuguese
São Paulo
seleção por capacidade
alternative phrasing used in business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

hiring the best person for the job
level the playing field
meritocracy in action
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