imprecise
pronunciation
How to pronounce imprecise in British English:
UK [ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs]
How to pronounce imprecise in American English:
US [ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs]
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- Adjective:
- not precise
Word Origin
- imprecise (adj.)
- 1805, from assimilated form of in- (1) "not, opposite of" + precise. Related: Imprecisely.
Example
- 1. Drought is an imprecise term .
- 2. The cubit is not merely an obsolete unit ; it is also an imprecise one .
- 3. In many instances , imprecise language is used intentionally to avoid taking a position and offending various demographics .
- 4. The point is , apple 's current reception issues demonstrate just how imprecise the five bar system for signal strength can be .
- 5. Measuring the size of audiences for sports events is a notoriously imprecise art - how do you count people watching the game in a pub or on a big screen in a town square ?