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meritocracy

noun

/ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

Meaning

A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.

ability-based system, talentocracy, achievement system

aristocracy, nepotism, favoritism

modern meritocracy, educational meritocracy, corporate meritocracy

The process of expanding into different areas or markets to reduce risk, involving expansion, variet...

moral corruption; wickedness

The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the...

a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely d...

large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells