Definitions for meritocracy
ˌmɛr ɪˈtɒk rə simer·i·toc·ra·cy

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1. meritocracynoun

   a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects

2. meritocracynoun

   the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth

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1. meritocracynoun

   Rule by merit, and talent. By extension, now often used to describe a type of society where wealth, income, and social status are assigned through competition.

2. Etymology: merit, from mereo + -cracy, from κράτος.

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1. Meritocracy

   Meritocracy (merit, from Latin mereō, and -cracy, from Ancient Greek κράτος kratos 'strength, power') is a political system in which economic goods and/or political power are vested in individual people on the basis of talent, effort, and achievement, rather than wealth or social class. Advancement in such a system is based on performance, as measured through examination or demonstrated achievement. Although the concept of meritocracy has existed for centuries, the term itself was coined in 1958 by the sociologist Michael Dunlop Young in his dystopian political and satirical book The Rise of the Meritocracy.

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1. meritocracy

   A meritocracy is a system, organization, or society in which individuals are chosen, promoted, and rewarded based on their abilities and talents, rather than their background, social standing, or wealth. The meritocratic system asserts that power should be vested in individuals almost exclusively based on their talent, effort, and achievement.

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1. Meritocracy

   Meritocracy is a political philosophy that holds power should be vested in individuals according to merit. Advancement in such a system is based on perceived intellectual talent measured through examination and/or demonstrated achievement in the field where it is implemented.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of meritocracy in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of meritocracy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of meritocracy in a Sentence

1. Boston Celtics:

   Paul Jacobs don't want to have unintended consequences of any rule so it really needs to be discussed and deliberated, but I think the feeling is there in the NBA that we want to be gender neutral, we want to be race neutral and it's all about a meritocracy.

2. Aubrey Bach:

   If a woman can get into the tech industry and stay there it is a kind of a meritocracy, you are going to be paid equally. Unfortunately when you look at the demographic very few women go into the tech industry, especially in technical roles, which are the most highly paid.

3. Anthony Carnevale:

   From an equity perspective, this is just the tip of the iceberg, this system is, in many respects, an aristocracy posing as a meritocracy.

4. Lee Hsien Loong:

   The idea that I should wish to establish a dynasty makes even less sense. Meritocracy is a fundamental value of our society, and neither I, the PAP, nor the Singapore public would tolerate any such attempt.

5. Asmat Malik:

   Electables are totally against our philosophy. The party was established on the idea of meritocracy and justice. This will ruin it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=meritocracy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Meritocracy
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meritocracy
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=meritocracy