1. A reduction in the strictness or rigor of requirements, expectations, or criteria that were previously more demanding
The company implemented relaxed standards for remote work during the pandemic.
A empresa implementou padrões relaxados para trabalho remoto durante a pandemia.
2. Less demanding or flexible rules or norms compared to established guidelines
With relaxed standards, more applicants became eligible for the scholarship.
Com padrões relaxados, mais candidatos se tornaram elegíveis para a bolsa de estudos.