obsolete standards
[/ˌɑːbsəˈliːt ˈstændərdz/]
noun phrase
normas obsoletas
1. Established rules, criteria, or specifications that are no longer in use, current, or relevant due to technological advancement, regulatory changes, or evolving best practices
The company had to replace obsolete standards for data storage with modern cloud-based solutions.
A empresa teve que substituir as normas obsoletas de armazenamento de dados por soluções modernas baseadas em nuvem.
2. Outdated benchmarks or specifications that fail to meet contemporary requirements or expectations
Building codes based on obsolete standards no longer provide adequate safety for modern construction.
Códigos de construção baseados em normas obsoletas não proporcionam mais segurança adequada para construção moderna.
The term is commonly used in Brazil and the USA in technical, regulatory, and business contexts to discuss the need for modernization. In Brazil, discussions about obsolete standards often arise in construction, environmental regulation, and technology sectors. In the USA, the phrase is frequently used in discussions about legacy technology systems, government regulations, and manufacturing standards.
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw out with the old standards
stuck with obsolete standards
break free from obsolete standards
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