established standard

[/ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈstændərd/]
noun phrasepl: established standards
padrão estabelecido
1. a widely accepted or officially recognized criterion, specification, or level of quality that has been set and maintained over time
The company follows the established standard for safety protocols in manufacturing.
A empresa segue o padrão estabelecido para protocolos de segurança na fabricação.
2. a conventional practice or norm that is commonly accepted and used as a reference point
ISO 9001 is an established standard for quality management systems worldwide.
ISO 9001 é um padrão estabelecido para sistemas de gestão da qualidade em todo o mundo.
3. a recognized benchmark or level of performance that is expected or required
Meeting the established standard is mandatory for all employees.
Atender ao padrão estabelecido é obrigatório para todos os funcionários.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'established standards' are crucial for quality control, regulatory compliance, and organizational efficiency. In Brazil, adherence to established standards is increasingly emphasized in manufacturing and service industries, especially for companies seeking international certifications. The phrase reflects a preference for formalized, documented practices in professional environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
accepted normconventional practicerecognized benchmarkset criterionofficial specification
Antonyms / Antônimos
deviationexceptionnon-standard practiceimprovisation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrão estabelecido
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
padrão fixado / norma estabelecida
business and technical contexts often use 'norma estabelecida'
Rio de Janeiro
padrão estabelecido
no significant regional variation
Portugal
norma estabelecida / padrão consagrado
Portuguese Portuguese often prefers 'norma' in technical/legal contexts

Related Words

standardizationquality assurancespecificationbenchmarkprotocolcriterionnorm

Related Idioms & Phrases

up to standard
below standard
meet the standard
set a standard
fall short of the standard
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