Dictionary Entry
imprecision
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Meaning
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The quality or state of being imprecise; a lack of exactness, accuracy, or clarity.
Example Sentence
The imprecision of the weather forecast made it difficult to plan our outdoor activities.
Usage Note
Use "imprecision" when you want to describe a situation where something is not exact, accurate, or clearly defined. For example, you might refer to the imprecision of a rough estimate, the imprecision in a poorly worded instruction, or the imprecision of a measurement taken with a faulty tool. It emphasizes the absence of exactness.