imprecise
adjective
im·pre·cise
ˌim-pri-ˈsīs 
Synonyms
Examples of imprecise in a Sentence
It's an imprecise translation of the original sentence.
3.14 is an imprecise approximation of the value of pi
Recent Examples on the Web
Of course, valuations are imprecise when used as market-timing tools.
—
Ron Insana, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
With up to ten seconds of video static before each clip, replays were imprecise and hardly instant, airing only during halftime or after the game.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
For example, Day said many neurodivergent travelers may struggle with imprecise information, making interruptions like flight delays especially stressful.
—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
See all Example Sentences for imprecise 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ron Insana, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
With up to ten seconds of video static before each clip, replays were imprecise and hardly instant, airing only during halftime or after the game.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
For example, Day said many neurodivergent travelers may struggle with imprecise information, making interruptions like flight delays especially stressful.
—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
See all Example Sentences for imprecise
Dictionary Entries Near imprecise
Cite this Entry
“Imprecise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imprecise. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
imprecise
adjective
im·pre·cise
ˌim-pri-ˈsīs
: not precise
an imprecise estimate
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share