rigid standard
[/ˈrɪdʒɪd ˈstændərd/]
noun phrasepl: rigid standards
padrão rígido
1. An inflexible or strict criterion, rule, or level of requirement that does not allow for variation, exceptions, or adaptation
The company maintains rigid standards for product quality that all suppliers must meet without exception.
A empresa mantém padrões rígidos de qualidade de produto que todos os fornecedores devem atender sem exceção.
2. A fixed, unyielding benchmark or measure used to evaluate, assess, or judge something
The school's rigid standards for admission left no room for consideration of individual circumstances.
Os padrões rígidos de admissão da escola não deixavam espaço para consideração de circunstâncias individuais.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'padrão rígido' is commonly used in manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance contexts. In educational settings, rigid standards often refer to entrance exams and grade requirements. The phrase is more formal and typically used in professional or institutional discourse rather than casual conversation. In the USA, rigid standards are frequently criticized in educational debates as limiting student potential and creativity.
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