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imprecise

[im-pruh-sahys] / ˌɪm prəˈsaɪs /








ADJECTIVE
inexact
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As a Black kid growing up in the Michigan suburbs in the ’90s, my K-12 education on slavery was like that of many other Americans — both concise and, to put it mildly, imprecise.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2026

Before removing the introduction altogether, ZDF had issued a clarification, saying that the wording had been "imprecise and therefore misleading".

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

Private-equity valuations have always been somewhat imprecise, and firms have long had incentives to overstate the value of their holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

Sitting out pullbacks, especially those tied to geopolitical events, can be costly, as timing a point of re-entry is such an imprecise exercise.

From Barron's Apr. 15, 2026

"They don't all come out the same. Or as beautiful. It's an imprecise art, is what my sister says."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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