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shallow knowledge

[/ˈʃæloʊ ˈnɒlɪdʒ/]
noun phrase
conhecimento superficial
1. Limited or incomplete understanding of a subject; knowledge that lacks depth, detail, or comprehensive understanding
His shallow knowledge of the topic became apparent during the debate.
Seu conhecimento superficial do assunto ficou aparente durante o debate.
2. Familiarity with only the basic or surface-level aspects of a subject without deeper insight
She had only shallow knowledge of the programming language.
Ela tinha apenas conhecimento superficial da linguagem de programação.
Synonyms
surface knowledgecursory knowledgesuperficial understandingrudimentary knowledgeskin-deep knowledge
Antonyms
deep knowledgeprofound understandingcomprehensive knowledgethorough understandingexpert knowledge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conhecimento superficial
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conhecimento de superfície
Alternative variant sometimes used
São Paulo
conhecimento superficial
Standard usage, preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
conhecimento superficial
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

know something only on the surface
scratch the surface
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
not know the first thing about something
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