on merit
idiom
: on a person's having the required skills or qualifications
Hiring decisions are based entirely on merit.
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There are already various safeguards to ensure the integrity, and balance, of higher education such as oversight by governing boards, deep-pocket alumni who provide funding for programs, and faculty appointment and retention processes based on merit.
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Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
Renee Slegers’ side have reached the last four on merit.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Supporters of the bill argued that universities should be supporting all students equally, and making admissions and hiring decisions based purely on merit.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
Focusing on merit, demonstrated ability and potential, rather than educational pedigree or years of experience in the field, also contributes to increasingly diverse applicant pools.
—Josh Millet, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
Renee Slegers’ side have reached the last four on merit.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Supporters of the bill argued that universities should be supporting all students equally, and making admissions and hiring decisions based purely on merit.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
Focusing on merit, demonstrated ability and potential, rather than educational pedigree or years of experience in the field, also contributes to increasingly diverse applicant pools.
—Josh Millet, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on merit
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“On merit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20merit. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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