1. Notable or important spaces, breaks, or absences in continuity, knowledge, or physical structure
There are significant gaps in the research on this topic.
Existem lacunas significativas na pesquisa sobre este tópico.
2. Substantial differences or disparities between two things, groups, or standards
Significant gaps exist between rich and poor communities.
Existem lacunas significativas entre as comunidades ricas e pobres.
3. Major missing pieces or incomplete information in a narrative or dataset
The report highlighted significant gaps in the data collection process.
O relatório destacou lacunas significativas no processo de coleta de dados.