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imperfect

[im-pur-fikt] / ɪmˈpɜr fɪkt /


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Because people may forget foods or misjudge how much they consumed, self reported diet data can be imperfect.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

His voice is cracked, imperfect and soulful—he shows his age on a project that mostly seems to be about hiding it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

“Legally Blonde” is ridiculous and certainly imperfect, to put it mildly, when viewed from an inclusivity perspective.

From Salon Jul. 6, 2026

Japan Inc. is responding with a frenzy of stock splits, 60 of them in the first quarter of 2026 alone—an imperfect remedy at best.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

That is, essentially, a way of recognizing the provisional and imperfect nature of scientific reasoning.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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