exacting standards
[ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ ˈstændərdz]
noun phrase
padrões rigorosos
1. very high and demanding requirements or criteria that are difficult to meet or satisfy
The company maintains exacting standards for all its products.
A empresa mantém padrões rigorosos para todos os seus produtos.
2. strict or meticulous expectations that require precision and attention to detail
Her professor had exacting standards for academic writing.
Sua professora tinha padrões rigorosos para a escrita acadêmica.
3. demanding specifications that leave little room for error or compromise
The military maintains exacting standards for recruitment and training.
O exército mantém padrões rigorosos para recrutamento e treinamento.
In both American and Brazilian business cultures, maintaining exacting standards is highly valued and associated with quality, professionalism, and excellence. Companies that maintain exacting standards are often perceived as more prestigious and reliable. In educational contexts, professors and teachers who have exacting standards are sometimes viewed as demanding but also as excellent educators who push students to excel.
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