partial descriptions
[PAR-shul dih-SKRIP-shunz]
noun phrasepl: partial descriptions
descrições parciais
1. Incomplete or limited accounts that provide some but not all details about a person, object, event, or concept
The witness could only provide partial descriptions of the suspect due to poor lighting.
A testemunha só pôde fornecer descrições parciais do suspeito devido à má iluminação.
2. In academic or technical contexts, descriptions that cover some aspects or dimensions of a subject while omitting others
The study offered only partial descriptions of the chemical compound's properties.
O estudo ofereceu apenas descrições parciais das propriedades do composto químico.
3. Fragmentary or sketchy accounts lacking comprehensiveness or completeness
Historical records often contain partial descriptions of ancient civilizations.
Os registros históricos frequentemente contêm descrições parciais de civilizações antigas.
This term is commonly used in legal, academic, and professional contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking communities. In crime reporting and witness testimonies, partial descriptions are frequent in Brazil and the US due to situational factors. The phrase reflects the practical reality that complete information is not always available.
Related Idioms & Phrases
give a partial description
work with partial descriptions
fill in the blanks
piece together information
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