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IMPRECISE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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imprecise

[ im-pruh-sahys ]

adjective

  1. not precise; not exact; vague or ill-defined.


imprecise

/ ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs; ˌɪmprɪˈsɪʒən /

adjective

  1. not precise; inexact or inaccurate
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • imprecision, noun
  • ˌimpreˈcisely, adverb
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Other Words From

  • impre·cisely adverb
  • im·pre·ci·sion [im-pr, uh, -, sizh, -, uh, n], impre·ciseness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of imprecise1

First recorded in 1795–1805; im- 2 + precise
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Example Sentences

But a group of scientists from Canada, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and cities around the United States argue that the concept is scientifically imprecise — and worse, it might be backfiring.

From Salon

While previous methods were too imprecise to distinguish neighboring cells like mesophyll and bundle sheath cells, single-cell genomics allowed the team to investigate the genetic and structural changes in each cell type from both plants.

In a letter, a Securus analyst said the data were so imprecise he was unwilling to swear to its accuracy in court.

While Patel’s LinkedIn post told those interested in campaigning that “we will sort your housing”, it is being argued that this was imprecise language.

From BBC

I depend on a lip that is purposely imprecise, my greatest fear that it would seem I had tried.

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