Order of Merit

noun

1. an order conferred on civilians and servicemen for eminence in any field

Example Sentences

The win sees Littler move to fifth place in the PDC's Order of Merit, having been ranked 164 a year ago.

From BBC

Littler takes home £150,000 for winning the title, plus £3,500 for winning this group, taking his prize money to £558,500 for the Order of Merit, which is calculated over a two-year period.

From BBC

The more fascinating contest is likely to be the race for the 10 US cards, which is being led by McIlroy’s closest rivals in the order of merit, Thriston Lawrence of South Africa and Denmark's Rasmus Hojgaard.

From BBC

In one of these conversations, Queen Elizabeth awards Thatcher with the Order of Merit.

From Los Angeles Times

But there is also pride in having been awarded the Legion d’Honneur, France’s highest order of merit, for her role on D-Day — even if the letter informing her of the prize was addressed, “Dear Sir.”

From Seattle Times