incomplete index
[/ɪnkəmˈplit ˈɪndeks/]
nounpl: incomplete indexes / incomplete indices
índice incompleto
1. An index that does not contain all the entries, references, or data that should be included according to established standards or requirements
The book's incomplete index made it difficult for readers to find all relevant topics.
O índice incompleto do livro dificultou que os leitores encontrassem todos os tópicos relevantes.
2. In database or information technology contexts, an index structure that fails to cover all records or fields that should be indexed for optimal performance
The database query was slow due to an incomplete index on the user table.
A consulta do banco de dados estava lenta devido a um índice incompleto na tabela de usuários.
3. In publishing, a reference tool that omits certain subjects, names, or pages that logically should be included
Critics complained that the encyclopedia had an incomplete index missing several historical figures.
Críticos reclamaram que a enciclopédia tinha um índice incompleto que faltavam vários personagens históricos.
This term is primarily technical and academic in nature, used in both Brazilian and Portuguese publishing industries, as well as in international software development. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in university settings and technical documentation. The concern with incomplete indexes reflects a broader cultural value on information accessibility and organization in formal documentation.
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