sparse resource
[spɑːrs ˈrɛsɔːrs]
nounpl: sparse resources
recurso escasso
1. A limited or scarce resource that is not readily available in sufficient quantities; something in short supply that is needed or desired
Water is a sparse resource in desert regions.
A água é um recurso escasso nas regiões desérticas.
2. In computing and systems contexts, a resource that has limited availability and must be carefully managed or allocated
Memory is a sparse resource on embedded systems.
A memória é um recurso escasso em sistemas embarcados.
3. Something that exists or is distributed thinly or unevenly, making it difficult to access or utilize fully
Qualified professionals are a sparse resource in rural areas.
Profissionais qualificados são um recurso escasso em áreas rurais.
The term 'sparse resource' is commonly used in both American business and Brazilian Portuguese contexts, particularly in technology, economics, and environmental discussions. In Brazil, discussions about sparse resources often relate to water management (critical in drought-prone regions), agricultural lands, and skilled labor availability. In the USA, the term is frequently used in tech industries and policy debates about natural resource management.
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