1. A travel or transportation path with few stops, connections, or frequency; a route with limited service or coverage
The bus company operates a sparse route through the rural areas, with only two buses per day.
A empresa de ônibus opera uma rota esparsa pelas áreas rurais, com apenas dois ônibus por dia.
2. In computing and logistics, a path or network with minimal nodes or destinations
The delivery company optimized costs by using a sparse route network in low-demand regions.
A empresa de entrega otimizou custos usando uma rede de rotas esparsas em regiões de baixa demanda.