1. A lack or shortage of adequate information needed to make decisions, understand a situation, or perform a task effectively
The information deficit about the new policy led to confusion among employees.
O déficit de informação sobre a nova política causou confusão entre os funcionários.
2. In economics and communications, a gap between the information available and what is needed for optimal decision-making
There is an information deficit in the market regarding the company's financial health.
Há um déficit de informação no mercado sobre a saúde financeira da empresa.