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substandard performance

[/sʌbˈstændərd pərˈfɔːrməns/]
noun phrasepl: substandard performances
desempenho abaixo do padrão
1. Performance that falls below the expected, required, or acceptable standard or level of quality
The contractor's substandard performance led to the project being delayed by several months.
O desempenho abaixo do padrão do contratante resultou no atraso do projeto por vários meses.
2. Work or output that does not meet minimum quality requirements or specifications
The employee received a warning due to substandard performance on the quarterly evaluation.
O funcionário recebeu uma advertência por seu desempenho abaixo do padrão na avaliação trimestral.
Synonyms
poor performanceinadequate performancebelow-average performanceinferior performance
Antonyms
excellent performanceoutstanding performancesuperior performanceabove-average performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho abaixo do padrão
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
desempenho insatisfatório
Alternative used in formal and professional contexts
Portugal
desempenho abaixo do nível
Preferred variation in European Portuguese
Brazil
rendimento deficiente
Alternative term used in educational and corporate evaluations

Related Idioms & Phrases

not up to par
falling short
below the mark
not meeting expectations
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