lack excellence
[/læk ˈɛksələns/]
verb phrase
carecer de excelência
1. to fail to meet high standards; to be deficient in quality or superiority
The project lacks excellence in its execution and attention to detail.
O projeto carece de excelência na sua execução e atenção aos detalhes.
2. to be mediocre or substandard in performance or quality
His presentation lacked excellence and failed to impress the audience.
Sua apresentação carecia de excelência e não impressionou o público.
This phrase is commonly used in professional and educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, 'carecer de excelência' is frequently employed in performance evaluations and quality assessments. The concept of excellence (excelência) is highly valued in both American and Brazilian business environments, making this phrase important in comparative quality discussions.
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