Phrase guide

white spot

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

originally a white spot on 19th century geographical maps, indicating lack of knowledge, from the German expression "weißer Fleck auf der Landkarte", also known as "blank spot"

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a place without coverage

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: telecoms

Examples

  • TMC coverage is smaller than that of the radio programme carrying the TMC service, therefore white spots do exist.

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