imprecise
adjective
im·pre·cise
ˌim-pri-ˈsīs 
Examples of imprecise in a Sentence
It's an imprecise translation of the original sentence.
3.14 is an imprecise approximation of the value of pi
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However, previous research on this topic has often been limited by variable study designs, mixed results, inconsistent and imprecise methods to measure salinity, and small sample sizes.
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Rajiv Chowdhury, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2026
Rare diseases are by nature less familiar to health care providers, which means patients often endure long periods of misdiagnosis, imprecise treatments, and extensive testing.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Knee replacement surgery used to require a surgeon to manually saw bone — an inherently imprecise process.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
As that example from the space shuttle days shows, estimates made using scant data are likely to be imprecise and in need of future revision.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Rajiv Chowdhury, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2026
Rare diseases are by nature less familiar to health care providers, which means patients often endure long periods of misdiagnosis, imprecise treatments, and extensive testing.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Knee replacement surgery used to require a surgeon to manually saw bone — an inherently imprecise process.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
As that example from the space shuttle days shows, estimates made using scant data are likely to be imprecise and in need of future revision.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for imprecise
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“Imprecise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imprecise. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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imprecise
adjective
im·pre·cise
ˌim-pri-ˈsīs
: not precise
an imprecise estimate
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