stringent criterion
[STRIN-jənt KRAI-teer-ee-ən]
noun phrasepl: stringent criteria
critério rigoroso
1. A strict, demanding, or severe standard or requirement that must be met
The university has stringent criteria for admission that include high test scores and excellent grades.
A universidade tem critérios rigorosos para admissão que incluem altas pontuações em testes e excelentes notas.
2. A strict rule or condition that allows little flexibility or exception
The company applies stringent criteria when evaluating job candidates.
A empresa aplica critérios rigorosos ao avaliar candidatos a emprego.
The phrase 'stringent criterion' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian professional, academic, and bureaucratic contexts. In the USA, it frequently appears in university admissions, hiring processes, and regulatory compliance discussions. In Brazil, it is particularly prevalent in higher education entrance exams (ENEM, vestibular) and government hiring processes (concursos públicos). The term conveys formality and seriousness about standards and is often used to justify competitive selection processes.
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