on merit
idiom
: on a person's having the required skills or qualifications
Hiring decisions are based entirely on merit.
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As a result, an entire generation of South African supporters has never witnessed their team earn a place on merit.
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Judicial reform could also be implemented to ensure that judges are appointed based on merit rather than ideology.
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Basing the choice on merit alone would make Stroman the obvious choice, as the veteran has struggled and is not part of the Yankees’ future.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2025
Participants complete an application process and are selected on merit.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Judicial reform could also be implemented to ensure that judges are appointed based on merit rather than ideology.
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Basing the choice on merit alone would make Stroman the obvious choice, as the veteran has struggled and is not part of the Yankees’ future.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2025
Participants complete an application process and are selected on merit.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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