1. Incomplete or inconsistent coverage of an area, service, or topic with gaps or missing sections
The mobile network has patchy coverage in rural areas.
A rede móvel tem cobertura irregular nas áreas rurais.
2. Sporadic or uneven distribution of something across a region or surface
The report received patchy coverage in the media.
O relatório recebeu cobertura irregular na mídia.
3. Inconsistent or incomplete information on a particular subject
The insurance policy has patchy coverage that leaves many gaps.
A apólice de seguro tem cobertura irregular que deixa muitas lacunas.