relaxed criteria
[rɪˈlækst kraɪˈtɪəriə]
noun phrase
critérios flexibilizados
1. Standards or requirements that have been made less strict or demanding; conditions that are easier to meet or satisfy
The university implemented relaxed criteria for international student admissions during the pandemic.
A universidade implementou critérios flexibilizados para admissão de estudantes internacionais durante a pandemia.
2. A reduction in the severity or stringency of rules, regulations, or guidelines
The company adopted relaxed criteria for remote work eligibility.
A empresa adotou critérios flexibilizados para elegibilidade de trabalho remoto.
In Brazil, the term 'critérios flexibilizados' has become increasingly common in educational and corporate contexts, especially post-pandemic. It reflects a cultural shift toward more adaptable policies. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in institutional and policy discussions, reflecting pragmatic adjustments to meet contemporary challenges.
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