as in inaccurate
not precisely correct
3.14 is an imprecise approximation of the value of pi
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Recent Examples of imprecise
Clinging to precision in an imprecise world creates false security, while embracing adaptive models feels uncomfortable but delivers better outcomes.
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Daniah Robertson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The result was an imprecise representation of the slopes and ridges where water could flow — or build up.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
Any single poll is no more than a snapshot in time, as estimates can be imprecise for numerous reasons.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Public safety agencies urged calm while offering imprecise predictions of exactly what might occur in a few hours when the waves arrived.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
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Daniah Robertson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The result was an imprecise representation of the slopes and ridges where water could flow — or build up.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
Any single poll is no more than a snapshot in time, as estimates can be imprecise for numerous reasons.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Public safety agencies urged calm while offering imprecise predictions of exactly what might occur in a few hours when the waves arrived.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprecise
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In the 222 years since declaring its independence, the Caribbean country and its people has consistently found itself as the target of American derision—from Thomas Jefferson’s refusal to acknowledge Haiti's independence to Trump’s inaccurate depiction of Haitians.—
Ruth Jean-Marie,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Behind the scenes, Newsom’s staff have taken a similar approach and tone, calling for the tabloid to change language in stories that the team feels is inaccurate or misleading.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Tensor network methods reduce this complexity by breaking large tensors into smaller, connected pieces, allowing classical computers to approximate quantum states, albeit with some loss of precision.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Leaders should be able to distinguish between variables that reflect actual capability and those that merely approximate familiarity or past privilege.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Imprecise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprecise. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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