shallow

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Shallow' refers to something or someone not having much depth. It can describe both physical items, like a shallow pool, and characteristics, like a person who only thinks about clothes and makeup.

Examples in Different Contexts

In market analysis, 'shallow' might refer to a cursory examination. A business analyst might say, 'The initial review was shallow, and we missed key insights.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

Due to climate change, the water level of our rivers is decreasing. We need to carry out a detailed study to understand the impact on local species.

Response:

That's an important point. The shallow water levels pose a severe threat to the river's ecosystem.

Tech

Scenario:

The app crashes each time after a new object is created. I suspect it might be an issue with object copying.

Response:

Correct, the issue might be with shallow copying of objects. I'll investigate and troubleshoot the problem.