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higher standards

[ˈhaɪər ˈstændərdz]
noun phrase
padrões mais elevados
1. more demanding or rigorous criteria for quality, behavior, or performance
The company is implementing higher standards for product quality.
A empresa está implementando padrões mais elevados para a qualidade do produto.
2. increased expectations regarding moral or ethical conduct
We should hold ourselves to higher standards of integrity.
Devemos nos manter em padrões mais elevados de integridade.
Synonyms
greater expectationsmore rigorous criteriastricter requirementselevated benchmarkssuperior standards
Antonyms
lower standardsreduced expectationsminimal requirementslenient criteria

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrões mais elevados
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
padrões mais altos
alternative phrasing, commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
critérios mais exigentes
alternative phrasing emphasizing strictness

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise the bar
set the bar higher
hold someone to a higher standard
maintain high standards
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