imprecision

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Details are sparse in Shayan Lotfi’s play “What Became of Us,” but the imprecision is by design.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2024

During this weekend’s storm, some U.S. farmers reportedly paused their planting because of the sudden imprecision of their GPS-enabled tractors.

From Science Magazine • May 13, 2024

In response, each of the five defendants sought to blame outside accountants for preparation of the financial statements and establish the inherent imprecision and subjectivity of valuing real estate.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2024

He treats his daughter like a lowly associate, questioning her choices and criticizing her imprecision.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2023

There is a theory that the process of aging may be due to the cumulative effect of imprecision, a gradual degrading of information.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas