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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Leaving food on the table due to imprecise fundamentals happens a lot in the big leagues.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Why the maps are imprecise The reason those neat lines on solar eclipse maps don't always match reality is that the sun's actual size is still a matter of debate.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Clinging to precision in an imprecise world creates false security, while embracing adaptive models feels uncomfortable but delivers better outcomes.
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Parallels are imprecise, but the current moment resonates with three key chapters in 20th century diplomatic history: Munich in 1938, Yalta in 1945 and Budapest in 1994.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Why the maps are imprecise The reason those neat lines on solar eclipse maps don't always match reality is that the sun's actual size is still a matter of debate.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Clinging to precision in an imprecise world creates false security, while embracing adaptive models feels uncomfortable but delivers better outcomes.
—Daniah Robertson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Parallels are imprecise, but the current moment resonates with three key chapters in 20th century diplomatic history: Munich in 1938, Yalta in 1945 and Budapest in 1994.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
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“Imprecise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imprecise. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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imprecise
adjective
im·pre·cise
ˌim-pri-ˈsīs
: not precise
an imprecise estimate
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