as in inaccurate
not precisely correct 3.14 is an imprecise approximation of the value of pi
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Recent Examples of imprecise This may seem like semantic quibbling, but the stakes of imprecise legislation in this domain are quite high. —
Kevin Frazier, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026 Ken Jennings apologized for the imprecise language and asked Pork to forgive the show. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025 Leaving food on the table due to imprecise fundamentals happens a lot in the big leagues. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025 Clinging to precision in an imprecise world creates false security, while embracing adaptive models feels uncomfortable but delivers better outcomes. —Daniah Robertson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for imprecise
Kevin Frazier, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026 Ken Jennings apologized for the imprecise language and asked Pork to forgive the show. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025 Leaving food on the table due to imprecise fundamentals happens a lot in the big leagues. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025 Clinging to precision in an imprecise world creates false security, while embracing adaptive models feels uncomfortable but delivers better outcomes. —Daniah Robertson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for imprecise
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Perhaps most significantly, 36 percent of consumers have already returned products because of inaccurate or inconsistent information provided during the digital journey.— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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An earlier version of this recap included an inaccurate scene description; it has been corrected.— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
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To find the best Lyrids, locate the blue-white light of Vega — and with it the approximate position of the radiant — shining high above the eastern horizon after the moon has set on April 22.— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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An acre-foot of water equals the approximate annual water use of three to four households, according to the utility.— Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Imprecise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/imprecise. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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