imprecision

noun

im·​precision ¦im+ 

: the quality or state of being imprecise : lack of precision

it is the indefiniteness, the imprecision of the process that is baffling

—Herbert Read

an imprecision of language

: inaccuracy

trying to mark as accurately as possible with tools calibrated with great imprecision

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 1 + precision

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Rhymes for imprecision

• cablevision
• circumcision
• indecision
• subdivision
• supervision
• television
• abscission
• collision
• decision
• derision
• division
• elision