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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 ever with AI, using imprecise instructions can end in tears.

From BBC May 21, 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

My fourth-grade teacher wouldn’t let us use it in our writing assignments because it’s so imprecise.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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