Patchiness

Pronunciation: /ˈpætʃɪnˈɛs/

Patchiness (noun)

  1. The state of being spread in small areas, not evenly, so some parts look different from others.
  2. The quality of being irregular or not steady, with good and bad parts appearing in different places or times.
  3. Irregular changes in weather, with rain, cloud, or wind appearing in separate areas rather than everywhere.

Examples

  • The report shows patchiness in the data across regions.
  • The map has patchiness, so some areas look blank.