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strategic gap

[/strəˈtɛdʒɪk ɡæp/]
nounpl: strategic gaps
lacuna estratégica
1. A significant difference between current capabilities or position and what is needed to achieve strategic objectives
The company identified a strategic gap in its product line that competitors were filling.
A empresa identificou uma lacuna estratégica em sua linha de produtos que os concorrentes estavam preenchendo.
2. A deficiency in resources, skills, or market presence that prevents an organization from executing its strategy effectively
There is a strategic gap in our distribution network in Southeast Asia.
Há uma lacuna estratégica em nossa rede de distribuição no Sudeste Asiático.
3. In military or geopolitical contexts, a vulnerability or weakness in defensive or operational capacity
Military analysts noted a strategic gap in the country's air defense capabilities.
Analistas militares apontaram uma lacuna estratégica nas capacidades de defesa aérea do país.
Synonyms
capability gapstrategic weaknessstrategic deficiencyoperational gap
Antonyms
strategic advantagestrategic strengthcompetitive advantage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lacuna estratégica
Standard usage in business and strategic planning contexts
São Paulo
vazio estratégico
Alternative term used in corporate environments
Portugal
falha estratégica
Common in European Portuguese business discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

close the strategic gap
identify strategic gaps
bridge the gap
fill the void
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