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intermittent coverage

[/ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/]
nounpl: intermittent coverages
cobertura intermitente
1. Insurance or service coverage that is not continuous; periods of protection interrupted by gaps or lapses
The patient's intermittent coverage meant some dental procedures were not fully covered.
A cobertura intermitente do paciente significava que alguns procedimentos dentários não eram totalmente cobertos.
2. In telecommunications, cellular or network signal that is sporadic or unreliable due to geographical or technical limitations
Rural areas often suffer from intermittent coverage, making reliable internet access difficult.
As áreas rurais frequentemente sofrem com cobertura intermitente, dificultando o acesso confiável à internet.
3. Media or news reporting that is occasional rather than continuous or comprehensive
The political candidate received only intermittent coverage from local news outlets.
O candidato político recebeu apenas cobertura intermitente dos meios de comunicação locais.
Synonyms
sporadic coveragepatchy coverageincomplete coveragediscontinuous coveragepartial coverage
Antonyms
continuous coveragefull coveragecomplete coveragecomprehensive coverage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cobertura intermitente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cobertura intermitente
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
cobertura intermitente
Formal and technical usage, sometimes 'cobertura descontinuada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit or miss coverage
on-and-off coverage
spotty coverage
coverage gaps
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