indeterminate data

[ɪn.dɪˈtɜr.mə.nət ˈdeɪ.tə]
nounpl: indeterminate data (uncountable)
dados indeterminados
1. Information or values that cannot be precisely defined, measured, or conclusively determined due to incomplete, ambiguous, or contradictory information
The survey contained indeterminate data that could not be reliably analyzed without further clarification.
A pesquisa continha dados indeterminados que não podiam ser analisados de forma confiável sem esclarecimento adicional.
2. In computing and mathematics, data whose value is uncertain, unknown, or exists in a state of indefiniteness
The algorithm failed because it encountered indeterminate data in the input fields.
O algoritmo falhou porque encontrou dados indeterminados nos campos de entrada.
3. Data that lacks sufficient precision or definition to make valid conclusions or decisions
Without proper validation, we risk working with indeterminate data that could compromise our results.
Sem validação adequada, corremos o risco de trabalhar com dados indeterminados que podem comprometer nossos resultados.
In Brazilian business and tech culture, the term 'dados indeterminados' is frequently used in data science, quality assurance, and IT project contexts. The concept reflects the growing importance of data quality management in both the USA and Brazil, where organizations increasingly recognize the risks of working with uncertain information. In academic settings, it's used to describe research limitations and methodological constraints.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ambiguous dataundefined datauncertain datainconclusive datavague dataunclear data
Antonyms / Antônimos
determinate datadefinite dataprecise dataconclusive dataclear datawell-defined data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados indeterminados
Standard term used in business, science, and technology contexts
São Paulo
dados indeterminados
Common in tech and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
dados indeterminados
Used in academic and research contexts
Portugal
dados indeterminados
European Portuguese uses the same term; may also use 'dados indefinidos' or 'dados incertos'

Related Words

data qualitydata validationdata integritymissing dataincomplete datadata uncertaintynull valuesdata ambiguity

Related Idioms & Phrases

data in limbo
floating data
stuck in the middle
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