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lacuna de pesquisa

[lah-KOO-nah duh pes-kee-ZAH]
nounfemininepl: lacunas de pesquisa
research gap
1. An identified gap or absence in existing research, literature, or knowledge within a particular field of study
The study aims to fill the research gap in understanding how climate change affects urban ecosystems.
O estudo visa preencher a lacuna de pesquisa na compreensão de como as mudanças climáticas afetam os ecossistemas urbanos.
2. An area of inquiry or knowledge that has not been adequately explored or investigated
Scholars identified a significant research gap in the intersection of artificial intelligence and medical ethics.
Pesquisadores identificaram uma lacuna de pesquisa significativa na intersecção entre inteligência artificial e ética médica.
Synonyms
lacuna de conhecimentogap de pesquisavazio de conhecimentoárea inexplorada
Antonyms
conhecimento consolidadopesquisa extensiva

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lacuna de pesquisa
Standard usage in academic and research contexts
São Paulo
lacuna de pesquisa
Common in universities and research institutions
Portugal
lacuna de investigação
Portuguese Portuguese uses 'investigação' instead of 'pesquisa'

Related Idioms & Phrases

preencher uma lacuna de pesquisa (to fill a research gap)
identificar lacunas de pesquisa (to identify research gaps)
explorar lacunas de pesquisa (to explore research gaps)
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