Synonyms for merit system
mer·it sys·tem

Princeton's WordNetRate this antonym:0.0 / 0 votes

1. merit systemnoun

   the system of employing and promoting civil servants on the basis of ability

   Antonyms:
   spoils system

Matched Categories

1. • System

How to pronounce merit system?

How to say merit system in sign language?

How to use merit system in a sentence?

1. Chloe Teachey:

   Eliminating affirmative action does not mean opposing against diversity. Universities should base admissions decisions on academics and extracurricular activities, not skin color. There are other ways to promote diversity within the merit system, affirmative action may sound like a positive policy for universities to have, but it is discrimination. The term tries hides its discriminatory practices behind the concept of diversity.

2. Donald Trump:

   I have to tell you, some of these people have been here; they've done a good job; in some cases sadly they've been living under the shadows, we have to do something, so whether it's merit, or whether it's whatever, but -- I'm a believer in the merit system. Somebody's been outstanding, we (ought to) try to work something out.