1. Individuals appointed to positions or offices based on their qualifications, skills, abilities, and performance rather than political connections, favoritism, or other non-merit factors
The company hired merit-based appointees to ensure the most qualified candidates filled leadership roles.
A empresa contratou designados com base em mérito para garantir que os candidatos mais qualificados ocupassem posições de liderança.
2. Public or governmental officials selected through competitive processes that evaluate their professional competence and track record
Merit-based appointees in the civil service are chosen through rigorous examinations and performance evaluations.
Os designados com base em mérito no serviço público são escolhidos por meio de exames rigorosos e avaliações de desempenho.