sparse occupancy

[spɑrs ɑkˈkjupənsi]
noun phrasepl: sparse occupancies
ocupação esparsa
1. A condition where a space, building, or area is occupied by relatively few people, with significant empty or unoccupied areas
The office building showed sparse occupancy during the pandemic with most employees working remotely.
O edifício de escritórios apresentava ocupação esparsa durante a pandemia com a maioria dos funcionários trabalhando remotamente.
2. In computing and data structures, a condition where a matrix or dataset contains relatively few non-zero or relevant values compared to its total capacity
The sparse occupancy of the database required optimization techniques to improve query performance.
A ocupação esparsa do banco de dados exigiu técnicas de otimização para melhorar o desempenho das consultas.
3. In real estate and urban planning, the state of low population density or underutilization of residential or commercial space
The new residential complex faced sparse occupancy rates in its first year of operation.
O novo complexo residencial enfrentou taxas de ocupação esparsa em seu primeiro ano de operação.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian real estate and hospitality industries, particularly during economic downturns or post-pandemic recovery periods. In the tech sector, it's a standard term for data optimization. The phrase reflects both physical space concerns and computational efficiency considerations in modern business contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
low occupancysparse populationunderutilizationlight occupancyminimal occupancy
Antonyms / Antônimos
full occupancydense occupancyhigh occupancycrowded conditionsmaximum capacity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ocupação esparsa
Standard term used in business, real estate, and technical contexts
São Paulo
ocupação baixa / ocupação reduzida
Common alternative in commercial real estate discussions
Rio de Janeiro
ocupação fraca / ocupação esparsa
Both terms used interchangeably in hospitality and tourism sectors
Portugal
ocupação dispersa / ocupação esparsa
Portuguese variant with slightly different emphasis on dispersion

Related Words

occupancy ratevacancypopulation densityutilizationsparsityoccupantcapacity

Related Idioms & Phrases

at low capacity
operating below full strength
running on empty
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