imprecise
adjective
not precise; not exact; vague or ill-defined.
imprecision
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a word derived from
imprecise.
Example Sentences
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In theory GDP and GDI should be the same, though in practice they differ slightly because of statistical imprecision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
That imprecision, coupled with the broad category definitions, has led to some dubious findings.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2025
During this weekend’s storm, some U.S. farmers reportedly paused their planting because of the sudden imprecision of their GPS-enabled tractors.
From Science Magazine ● May 13, 2024
But the glee with which grown adults have jumped on the imprecision of students’ words as a way to undercut the “cause” is damaging to their futures and frankly, lame.
From Slate ● May 2, 2024
But now there was a new imprecision in the way Mary Anne expressed her thoughts on certain subjects.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
