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exceed standards

[ɪkˈsiːd ˈstændərdz]
verb phrase
exceder padrões
1. to go beyond or surpass established expectations, requirements, or benchmarks
The company's performance exceeded standards this quarter.
O desempenho da empresa excedeu os padrões neste trimestre.
2. to perform at a level higher than what is required or expected
Her work consistently exceeds standards in quality and efficiency.
Seu trabalho consistentemente excede os padrões em qualidade e eficiência.
NYC Slang
killin' it / crushing it / off the hook
Synonyms
surpass expectationsgo beyond requirementsoutperformexceltranscend normssupersede benchmarks
Antonyms
fall short of standardsunderperformfail to meet requirementsdisappoint expectations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exceder padrões
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
superar os padrões
alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
ultrapassar os padrões
preferred usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the extra mile
raise the bar
set the bar high
knock it out of the park
above and beyond
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