merit-based credential selection
[/ˈmerɪt beɪst krəˈdenʃəl səˈlekʃən/]
noun phrasepl: merit-based credential selections
seleção de credenciais baseada em mérito
1. A system or process of choosing, evaluating, or awarding credentials, qualifications, or professional certifications primarily based on demonstrated ability, performance, and achievement rather than other factors such as connections, affiliation, or demographic characteristics
The university implemented merit-based credential selection to ensure that scholarships were awarded to the most qualified applicants.
A universidade implementou seleção de credenciais baseada em mérito para garantir que as bolsas fossem concedidas aos candidatos mais qualificados.
2. An evaluation framework in hiring, promotion, or professional advancement that prioritizes skills, competencies, and past performance records over other considerations
Merit-based credential selection in the hiring process ensures that the most qualified candidates are selected for the position.
A seleção de credenciais baseada em mérito no processo de contratação garante que os candidatos mais qualificados sejam selecionados para a posição.
In Brazil, merit-based credential selection is increasingly emphasized in public universities and civil service exams (concursos públicos) as a means to promote equal opportunity and reduce inequality. In the USA, this concept is central to discussions about affirmative action, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, and fair hiring practices. The term reflects ongoing debates about how to balance meritocratic principles with efforts to address systemic inequalities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
level playing field - garantir uma competição justa
cream of the crop - os melhores candidatos
rise through the ranks - avançar baseado em desempenho
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