rigid requirements
[/ˈrɪdʒɪd rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/]
noun phrase
requisitos rígidos
1. strict, inflexible conditions or specifications that must be met without exception or modification
The company has rigid requirements for all job applicants, including a minimum of five years of experience.
A empresa tem requisitos rígidos para todos os candidatos a emprego, incluindo um mínimo de cinco anos de experiência.
2. demanding standards that do not allow for flexibility, exceptions, or alternative approaches
The university's rigid requirements for graduation left little room for students to pursue their own academic interests.
Os requisitos rígidos da universidade para formatura deixaram pouco espaço para os alunos perseguirem seus próprios interesses acadêmicos.
3. fixed criteria or specifications in contracts, regulations, or technical standards
The software must meet the rigid requirements outlined in the project specifications document.
O software deve atender aos requisitos rígidos descritos no documento de especificações do projeto.
In Brazilian business culture, rigid requirements often reflect hierarchical organizational structures and formal compliance expectations. In American corporate culture, the term is frequently used in tech and government contexts where standardization and accountability are paramount. Both cultures recognize rigid requirements as necessary for certain domains (aerospace, pharmaceuticals, finance) but increasingly value flexibility in creative and knowledge-based industries.
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