1. The minimum level or criteria that must be met or exceeded to qualify, pass, or be accepted for something
The university has threshold standards for admission based on GPA and test scores.
A universidade possui padrões mínimos de admissão baseados em GPA e pontuações de testes.
2. In regulatory or compliance contexts, the baseline requirements that must be satisfied to meet legal or organizational obligations
Environmental agencies set threshold standards for air and water quality.
As agências ambientais estabelecem padrões mínimos para a qualidade do ar e da água.
3. The lowest acceptable level of performance, quality, or achievement in a given field
Athletes must meet threshold standards in training before competing in the Olympics.
Os atletas devem atender aos padrões mínimos de treinamento antes de competir nas Olimpíadas.