1. criteria, norms, or benchmarks that do not meet required specifications or are not appropriate for a given purpose or context
The company was criticized for maintaining improper standards in food safety.
A empresa foi criticada por manter padrões inadequados de segurança alimentar.
2. measurements or levels of quality that fall below acceptable or ethical expectations
The audit revealed improper standards in financial reporting procedures.
A auditoria revelou padrões inadequados nos procedimentos de relatórios financeiros.