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meritocracy
meritocracy /mɛrɪˈtɔkrəsi/
noun
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The belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
(
meritocracy
)
the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
The company promoted the idea of meritocracy, rewarding employees based on their abilities.
The company promoted the idea of meritocracy, rewarding employees based on their abilities.
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A form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
(
meritocracy
)
a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
crack shot
crack shot /kræk ʃɑːt/
noun
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Someone skilled in shooting
(
crack shot
, sharpshooter
, marksman
)
someone skilled in shooting
The skilled marksman hit the bullseye with remarkable accuracy.
The skilled marksman hit the bullseye with remarkable accuracy.
steamed pudding
steamed pudding /stiːmd ˈpʊdɪŋ/
noun
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A pudding cooked by steaming
(
steamed pudding
)
a pudding cooked by steaming
For dessert, she served a delicious steamed pudding topped with custard.
For dessert, she served a delicious steamed pudding topped with custard.
aerator
aerator /ˈɛəreɪtər/
noun
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(
)
An apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage)
(
aerator
)
an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage)
The lawn aerator helps improve the health of the grass by allowing air and water to penetrate the soil.
The lawn aerator helps improve the health of the grass by allowing air and water to penetrate the soil.
