1
as in approximate
not precisely correct
a thousand is an inexact figure for the number of islands in the St. Lawrence River
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2
as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
an inexact and misleading statement regarding the number of combat casualties
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Recent Examples of inexact
The Farmers' Almanac, distinct from the Old Farmer's Almanac, said weather forecasting, and long-range forecasting, in particular, remains an inexact science.
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Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
The draft remains an inexact science, but the Cubs have a formula that has endured through regime changes and philosophical shifts.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 9 July 2025
There’s a key caveat here, which is that estimating reps in reserve is an inexact art.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 19 May 2025
Trying to predict the strength of a schedule is an inexact science because teams do change a lot from season to season, whether that would be in free agency, the NFL Draft or changes to the front office and coaching staff.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
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Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
The draft remains an inexact science, but the Cubs have a formula that has endured through regime changes and philosophical shifts.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 9 July 2025
There’s a key caveat here, which is that estimating reps in reserve is an inexact art.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 19 May 2025
Trying to predict the strength of a schedule is an inexact science because teams do change a lot from season to season, whether that would be in free agency, the NFL Draft or changes to the front office and coaching staff.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexact
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The approximate number of Americans who died fighting the Nazis in World War II.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The map above shows the evacuation area in red and the approximate fire perimeter as a black line.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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It must also be said that, for all the lamenting of the Netherlands’ failure to win, West Germany — and Muller — were robbed of a clear goal in the second half due to an erroneous offside flag.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, an erroneous report of a man with a gun sent two Boulder schools into lockdown.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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Convenience can be seductive, but in oncology, where the margin for error is minute, the cost of error, or incomplete or inaccurate information, is disastrous.—
Anna Forsythe,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Patel is facing criticism for the usage of his social media account to announce inaccurate information about Kirk's murder, his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and for the firings of veteran agents.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 Sep. 2025
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How does peer review work, and what is its purpose if not to prevent incorrect claims from getting published to the greater world?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
19 Sep. 2025
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In others, its claims were factually incorrect because of inconsistent timelines and mischaracterizations of his work history.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
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Using the wrong type of cleaning product for your tub's material can result in scratches, discoloration, or chips.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Scotsman Robert MacIntyre was pleased to have made the cut with a birdie on the last on Friday evening but when a rare second cut was made to shorten the field for the final day, the 29-year-old from Oban was on the wrong side of the line when finishing 2 under par.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Leaving food on the table due to imprecise fundamentals happens a lot in the big leagues.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Inexact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexact. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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