meritocracy

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Digg presents itself as a meritocracy -- or, at least, a democratic process for selecting the best stories.

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  1. noun A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
  2. noun A group of leaders or officeholders selected on the basis of individual ability or achievement.
  3. noun Leadership by such a group.

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  • Digg presents itself as a meritocracy -- or, at least, a democratic process for selecting the best stories. —  Internet News
  • For decades, meritocracy has been a code-word to carry on as before. —  Pickled Politics
  • Silicon Valley prides itself as a meritocracy - a place where people are judged less by ancestry than by ability. —  AroundTheCapitol.com
  • We believe that open source also creates a meritocracy, an environment where everyone can contribute, and ideas are adopted and rewarded based on their merit. —  LXer Linux News
  • Bring in meritocracy, specialisation and enhance the Special Task Forces —  IntelliBriefs
 

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