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The phrase "based on the merit of" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is usually used when making a comparison between two or more things. For example, "My decision to attend University X was based on the merit of their academic program."
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"My criticism was solely based on the merit of the performance I saw," he said by telephone on Wednesday.
"I am 100% sure that the judges granted the [hearing] based on the merit of our issues," Brown said.
"Now people are evaluating their connections based on the merit of the potential value for information, sources and networking".
So I applied to the University of Sussex, and was astounded when they made me an offer based on the merit of my first year with the OU.
Is it strictly based on the merit of the story, or does the fact that it's written by John Updike or William Trevor, and will be recognizable on the cover at the newsstand, play into the decision?
It encroaches on an important principle of academic freedom, namely that a tenure decision should be based on the merit of the case, not the budget of the department.
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It will be based on the merits of the bid".
"This is based on the merits of the situation," Mr. Reeker said.
"Shifting coalitions that cross party lines and that are based on the merits of an issue".
The court's decision last month was not based on the merits of the rules, but on procedural grounds.
The F.D.A. granted marketing approval for Claritin based on the merits of the data submitted by Schering-Plough.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com