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incomplete knowledge

[ɪn.kəm'pliːt 'nɒlɪdʒ]
noun
conhecimento incompleto
1. A state of understanding or awareness that lacks essential information, details, or comprehension of a subject matter
The detective had incomplete knowledge of the crime scene.
O detetive tinha conhecimento incompleto da cena do crime.
2. Partial or fragmentary information that does not provide a full or adequate understanding
Working with incomplete knowledge can lead to poor decision-making.
Trabalhar com conhecimento incompleto pode levar a má tomada de decisão.
Synonyms
partial knowledgefragmentary understandinglimited informationinadequate knowledgesuperficial understanding
Antonyms
complete knowledgefull understandingcomprehensive knowledgethorough understanding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conhecimento incompleto
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
conhecimento incompleto
standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
saber parcial
alternative colloquial form

Related Idioms & Phrases

half-knowledge is a dangerous thing
know only the tip of the iceberg
have a sketchy idea of something
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