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sparse route

[/spɑːrs ruːt/]
nounpl: sparse routes
rota esparsa
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.
Synonyms
thin routelimited routeminimal service routeinfrequent route
Antonyms
dense routefrequent routecomprehensive routewell-served route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota esparsa
Standard term used in transportation and logistics
São Paulo
rota esparsa
Common in urban planning and transportation discussions
Portugal
rota dispersa / trajeto esparso
Alternative phrasing used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
thin on the ground
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