merit-, meri-, mere-
(Latin: to deserve; to earn, to acquire, to gain; entitled to)
A government by people who are selected on the basis of merit in a competitive educational system: A meritocracy is made up of an influential class of educated people.
A meritocracy includes an elite group of people whose progress is based on ability and talent rather than on class privileges or wealth.
Meritocracy is a system in which advancement is based on an individual's ability or achievement instead of personal influences.
meritocratic (adjective), more meritocratic, most meritocratic
Relating to or characteristic of a meritocracy: A meritocratic society is characterized by presenting individuals with rewards or a status depending on what they have achieved, and not because of their social rank or wealth.
meritorious (adjective), more meritorious, most meritorious
A reference to someone's action which deserves approval, a reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy; admirable: Mr. James was honored for his meritorious service as company supervisor.
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meritoriously
In a meritorious manner.
premerit (verb), preterits; premerited; premeriting
To deserve in advance or ahead of time: Tom's parents decided to premerit him on his good work in school prior to receiving his grades at the end of the term.
promerit
1. To oblige; to confer a favor on.
2. To deserve; to procure by merit.
2. To deserve; to procure by merit.
unmerited
1. Not merited or deserved.
2. Undeserved; unworthy.
2. Undeserved; unworthy.
unmeritorious
Without merit.
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