diminished standards
[/dɪˈmɪnɪʃt ˈstændərdz/]
noun phrase
padrões reduzidos
1. A lowering or reduction in the level of quality, excellence, or expectations that were previously maintained
The company's diminished standards led to customer complaints about product quality.
Os padrões reduzidos da empresa resultaram em reclamações dos clientes sobre a qualidade do produto.
2. A decline in moral, ethical, or professional benchmarks
After the scandal, the organization faced accusations of diminished standards in their hiring practices.
Após o escândalo, a organização enfrentou acusações de padrões reduzidos em suas práticas de contratação.
3. A decrease in the criteria or specifications that something must meet
The new manager's diminished standards allowed subpar work to be accepted.
Os padrões reduzidos do novo gerente permitiram que trabalhos mediocres fossem aceitos.
The phrase 'diminished standards' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English to criticize institutional or organizational decline. In Brazil, it often relates to concerns about public services and education quality. In the USA, it's frequently used in business contexts and political discourse to highlight dissatisfaction with performance or ethics.
NYC Slang
watering it down; cutting corners
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