ambiguous data
[/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs ˈdeɪ.tə/]
noun phrasepl: ambiguous data (uncountable)
dados ambíguos
1. Information or facts that can be interpreted in multiple ways or lack clarity, making it difficult to draw definitive conclusions
The survey results contained ambiguous data that could support several different conclusions.
Os resultados da pesquisa continham dados ambíguos que poderiam apoiar várias conclusões diferentes.
2. In computing and data analysis, information that is unclear, contradictory, or open to multiple interpretations due to incomplete or conflicting records
The database contained ambiguous data about customer preferences, making it challenging to create accurate marketing profiles.
O banco de dados continha dados ambíguos sobre as preferências dos clientes, dificultando a criação de perfis de marketing precisos.
3. Information lacking sufficient context or detail to determine its precise meaning or application
Without additional metadata, the ambiguous data from the sensor could represent either temperature or humidity readings.
Sem metadados adicionais, os dados ambíguos do sensor poderiam representar leituras de temperatura ou umidade.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'ambiguous data' is a critical concern in data management, analytics, and decision-making. Organizations increasingly invest in data cleaning and validation processes to avoid ambiguous data. The term reflects the growing importance of data quality in the digital economy, particularly in Brazil's expanding tech sector.
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