on merit
idiom
: on a person's having the required skills or qualifications
Hiring decisions are based entirely on merit.
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Trump supporters also argue that diversity, equity and inclusion programs are not based on merit and should be eliminated.
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Deborah Barfield Berry, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Elon Musk has criticized the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the ' diversity rules, saying that awards should be based on merit and not representation.
—Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
While some of those youngsters are there on merit, Howe would ideally prefer to have seasoned pros competing for starting positions.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Brown told me just last year he should be judged on merit.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Deborah Barfield Berry, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Elon Musk has criticized the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the ' diversity rules, saying that awards should be based on merit and not representation.
—Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
While some of those youngsters are there on merit, Howe would ideally prefer to have seasoned pros competing for starting positions.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Brown told me just last year he should be judged on merit.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2025
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“On merit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20merit. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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