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merit-based nominees

[/ˈmerɪt beɪst ˈnɒmɪniːz/]
nounpl: merit-based nominees
candidatos/nomeados baseados em mérito
1. Individuals selected or nominated for a position, award, or opportunity primarily because of their qualifications, skills, and achievements rather than other factors such as connections, nepotism, or arbitrary criteria.
The scholarship program prioritizes merit-based nominees who demonstrate exceptional academic performance.
O programa de bolsa prioriza candidatos baseados em mérito que demonstram desempenho acadêmico excepcional.
2. Candidates chosen through a selection process that emphasizes competence, ability, and demonstrated excellence.
Merit-based nominees for the leadership position underwent rigorous evaluation.
Os candidatos baseados em mérito para a posição de liderança foram submetidos a uma avaliação rigorosa.
Synonyms
qualified candidatescompetent nomineesdeserving candidatesable applicantstalent-based selectees
Antonyms
nepotistic nomineescrony appointmentsarbitrary selectionsbiased choices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
candidatos/nomeados baseados em mérito
Standard usage in educational and professional contexts
Portugal
candidatos/nomeados com base no mérito
Slightly different preposition usage; equally formal
São Paulo
candidatos por mérito
More concise informal variant
Rio de Janeiro
nomeados por competência
Alternative emphasis on competence rather than merit

Related Idioms & Phrases

rise through the ranks on merit
level playing field
cream of the crop
best and brightest
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