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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strict standardsrigorous standardsdemanding standardshigh standardsstringent standards
Antonyms / Antônimos
lenient standardsloose standardslow standardsrelaxed standards

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrões rigorosos
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
padrões exigentes
commonly used in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
padrões rigorosos
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
padrões rigorosos / normas exigentes
both terms are used interchangeably in formal Portuguese

Related Words

exactingmeticulousdemandingquality controlspecifications

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold someone to exacting standards
meet exacting standards
live up to exacting standards
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