Meaning
Merit refers to the intrinsic quality or worth of an individual, action, or idea, often evaluated in terms of excellence, competence, or suitability for a particular purpose, and is frequently used in contexts such as education, employment, and moral phil
💡 It is important to distinguish between merit and meritocracy; while merit emphasizes individual qualities, meritocracy refers to a social system that rewards individuals based on their merits.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
the
admissions
tutor
read
the
portfolio
,
she
focused
on
the
clarity
and
originality
of
each
piece
rather
than
the
applicant's
background
.
She
discussed
the
evidence
carefully
with
her
colleagues
,
noting
where
a
candidate
demonstrated
sustained
effort
and
skill
.
Ultimately
they
agreed
that
merit
should
be
the
primary
basis
for
selection
,
because
it
best
reflected
an
applicant's
potential
to
contribute
to
the
programme
.
Still
,
they
recognised
practical
considerations
,
such
as
whether
the
candidate
could
meet
deadlines
and
adapt
to
group
work
.
By
balancing
qualitative
judgements
with
these
logistical
factors
,
the
panel
aimed
to
make
a
fair
and
transparent
decision
.
Common Phrases
merit-based evaluation
meritocratic principles
demonstrate merit
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