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imprecise
adjective im·pre·cise \ˌim-pri-ˈsīs\
: not clear or exact : not precise
Full Definition of IMPRECISE
— im·pre·cise·ly adverb
— im·pre·cise·ness noun
— im·pre·ci·sion \-ˈsi-zhən\ noun
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First Known Use of IMPRECISE
1805
Related to IMPRECISE
- Synonyms
- approximate, approximative, ballpark, inexact, inaccurate, loose, squishy
Rhymes with IMPRECISE
IMPRECISE Defined for Kids
imprecise
adjective im·pre·cise \ˌim-pri-ˈsīs\
Definition of IMPRECISE for Kids
: not clear or exact <an imprecise measurement>
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