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imprecise

[im-pruh-sahys] / ˌɪm prəˈsaɪs /








ADJECTIVE
inexact
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With the usual caveat that models are imprecise, this one as of last week said markets think short-term rates will average 4.3% over the next decade, which implies today’s rates are relatively low.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

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

Clara’s instructions to the driver were rather imprecise.

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


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