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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

As with all AI-driven features, the descriptions may occasionally be imprecise, a Ring spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

The microbe, Methanosarcina acetivorans, appears to function normally despite this flexible interpretation, demonstrating that life can operate with a slightly imprecise code.

From Science Daily Feb. 28, 2026

During air strikes, GPS signals are scrambled, making sonar readings imprecise.

From BBC Jan. 30, 2026

Clara’s instructions to the driver were rather imprecise.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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