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Definition of imprecision

imprecision

/ˌɪm.prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
im · pre · ci · sion
Adverb:imprecisely
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Plural:imprecisions
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Adjective:imprecise
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imprecision Lexical Profile

imprecision Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of lacking exactness, accuracy, or clear definition.

Example

"The imprecision of the witness's testimony made it difficult for the jury to establish a clear timeline."

2

An instance of being inaccurate, vague, or inexact in measurement, expression, or calculation.

Example

"The editor flagged several minor imprecisions in the historical dates cited throughout the manuscript."

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• Rhymes for imprecision

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 18th century (often modeled on French imprécision), combining the privative prefix im- ('not') with precision, which ultimately derives from the Latin praecidere ('to cut off short' or 'abridge').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Imprecision. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/imprecision
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