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- Dictionaryimprecise/ˌɪmprɪˈsʌɪs/
adjective
- 1. lacking exactness and accuracy of expression or detail: "the witness could give only vague and imprecise descriptions" Similar Opposite
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adjective. uk / ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs / us / ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs / Add to word list. not accurate or exact: The figures are imprecise because they're based on a prediction of next year's sales. Synonyms. inaccurate. inexact (NOT EXACT) Opposite. precise. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
: not precise : inexact, vague. an imprecise estimate. imprecisely adverb. impreciseness noun. imprecision. ˌim-pri-ˈsi-zhən. noun. Synonyms. approximate. approximative. ballpark. inaccurate. inexact. loose. squishy. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of imprecise in a Sentence.
not accurate or exact: The figures are imprecise because they're based on a prediction of next year's sales. Synonyms. inaccurate. inexact (NOT EXACT) Opposite. precise. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. approximate We can only give an approximate number for dinner until all the invited guests have responded.
Imprecise definition: not precise; not exact; vague or ill-defined.. See examples of IMPRECISE used in a sentence.
If you’re being imprecise, you’re not being exact. If you try to draw a perfect circle with your eyes closed, your drawing will probably be imprecise. One field where imprecise measurements can turn out to be troublesome is cooking.
Something that is imprecise is not clear, accurate, or precise. The charges were vague and imprecise. It remains at present a rather imprecise way of assessing people.
Definition of imprecise adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Something that is imprecise is not clear, accurate, or precise. The charges were vague and imprecise. Synonyms: indefinite , estimated , rough , vague More Synonyms of imprecise
not accurate or exact: an imprecise description. (Definition of imprecise from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of imprecise. in Chinese (Traditional) 不精確的, 不確切的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 不精确的, 不确切的… See more. in Spanish. impreciso… See more. in Portuguese. impreciso… See more.
Define imprecise. imprecise synonyms, imprecise pronunciation, imprecise translation, English dictionary definition of imprecise. adj. Not precise. im′pre·cise′ly adv. im′pre·ci′sion n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
