1. Unusually high or superior levels of quality, performance, or requirements that go beyond normal or ordinary expectations
The company maintains exceptional standards in customer service.
A empresa mantém padrões excepcionais no atendimento ao cliente.
2. Criteria or benchmarks that are remarkably excellent and difficult to achieve
These athletes train to exceptional standards to compete internationally.
Esses atletas treinam conforme padrões excepcionais para competir internacionalmente.