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inadequate data
[/ˌɪnˈædɪkwət ˈdeɪtə/]
noun phrase
pl: inadequate data (uncountable)
dados insuficientes
1.
Information or facts that are insufficient in quantity or quality to meet requirements or draw reliable conclusions
The study was rejected due to inadequate data from the limited sample size.
O estudo foi rejeitado devido aos dados insuficientes da amostra limitada.
2.
A lack of enough evidence or information needed for proper analysis or decision-making
We cannot proceed with the project because we have inadequate data on market demand.
Não podemos prosseguir com o projeto porque temos dados insuficientes sobre a demanda do mercado.
Synonyms
insufficient data
incomplete information
limited data
sparse data
deficient information
Antonyms
adequate data
sufficient data
comprehensive data
complete information
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
dados insuficientes
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
dados inadequados
More formal/technical variant
Portugal
dados insuficientes
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
not enough to go on
flying blind
working with incomplete information
shooting in the dark
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