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merit selection

[/ˈmɛrɪt səˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: merit selections
seleção por mérito
1. A system of choosing or appointing individuals based on their qualifications, abilities, and performance rather than on political connections, seniority, or other non-performance factors
The company implemented merit selection for all management positions to ensure the most qualified candidates were hired.
A empresa implementou seleção por mérito para todos os cargos de gestão a fim de garantir que os candidatos mais qualificados fossem contratados.
2. In judicial systems, a method of selecting judges based on their professional competence and experience rather than political appointment or election
Merit selection of judges has been advocated as a way to improve the independence and quality of the judiciary.
A seleção por mérito de juízes tem sido defendida como forma de melhorar a independência e qualidade do Judiciário.
Synonyms
merit-based selectioncompetence-based selectionqualification-based selectionperformance-based selection
Antonyms
political appointmentnepotismcronyismseniority-based selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seleção por mérito
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
seleção por mérito
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

best person for the job
promotion based on merit
judged by your abilities
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