adjective
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irregular in quality, occurrence, intensity, etc
a patchy essay
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having or forming patches
Other Word Forms
- patchily adverb
- patchiness noun
Etymology
Origin of patchy
Example Sentences
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However, rollout so far has been reported to be patchy with not all GPs currently prescribing them as much as expected.
From BBC
But what's driving this spending at a time when India's job market has been weak, wages haven't really grown rapidly and overall private consumption, which makes up 60% of GDP, has remained patchy?
From BBC
"Unfortunately we still have a system that is characterised by conflict, by fight, but also by really patchy levels of quality."
From BBC
The images revealed that what begins as a uniform CMC coating can break apart into uneven, patchy fragments during electrode processing, which may weaken battery performance and stability.
From Science Daily
Many parents find themselves facing a system under strain, with provision patchy and families often locked in lengthy legal battles to get support for their children.
From BBC
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