heightened standards
[/ˈhaɪtənd ˈstændərdz/]
noun phrase
padrões elevados
1. increased or more demanding levels of quality, performance, or expectation
The company implemented heightened standards for product quality after receiving customer complaints.
A empresa implementou padrões elevados de qualidade de produtos após receber reclamações de clientes.
2. stricter requirements or criteria applied to a process, profession, or situation
Security personnel must meet heightened standards during times of national alert.
O pessoal de segurança deve atender a padrões elevados durante períodos de alerta nacional.
3. enhanced expectations for behavior, conduct, or ethical compliance
Public officials are held to heightened standards of accountability.
Funcionários públicos são mantidos sob padrões elevados de responsabilidade.
This phrase is frequently used in both American corporate and educational contexts to denote increased expectations following performance reviews or quality concerns. In Brazil, it's commonly applied in discussions about government accountability, workplace performance, and educational requirements, particularly in São Paulo's competitive business environment.
NYC Slang
raising the bar; upping the ante; no cap on expectations
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