as in inaccurate
not precisely correct
3.14 is an imprecise approximation of the value of pi
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For example, Day said many neurodivergent travelers may struggle with imprecise information, making interruptions like flight delays especially stressful.
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
The goal is to achieve a juicy look, characterized by an imprecise and slightly smudged application, reminiscent of the resulting lip tint after taking a bite of fruit.
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Any definitive records are sparse, belong to the analog era, and are imprecise.
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
The goal is to achieve a juicy look, characterized by an imprecise and slightly smudged application, reminiscent of the resulting lip tint after taking a bite of fruit.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Any definitive records are sparse, belong to the analog era, and are imprecise.
—Matt Coté, Outside Online, 28 Nov. 2024
Be careful, though: Exit polling data can be imprecise.
—Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Imprecise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprecise. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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