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
Adjective
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If inaccurate or misleading information is introduced to a Wikipedia article, however, it can easily be challenged in the article’s associated discussion page, where edit histories are logged.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Notably, the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund claimed on its tax forms to have only transferred funds to 501(c)(3) organizations, a statement that critics say appears to be inaccurate given its transfer to the 501(c)(4) Bright Future Fund.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The approximate cost of the naming rights to Memorial Stadium is unknown, but a few recent deals can give folks a vague idea of what the cost could be.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Investigators allege that Kapoor and Lillaney generated a approximate total of $3 million in profits during the scheme, according to the indictment.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Imprecise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprecise. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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