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imprecise

[im-pruh-sahys] / ˌɪm prəˈsaɪs /








ADJECTIVE
inexact
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It’s loose and playful, which would seem to be a plus, but it’s too shaggy and imprecise to land, and sometimes seems as if it were made up on the spot.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

Critics say targeting the delivery system is an imprecise solution that risks broader consequences.

From Salon ● May 2, 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

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

Clara’s instructions to the driver were rather imprecise.

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




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