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imprecision Synonyms

Another word for imprecision

Choosing another word for imprecision depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
impreciseness
inexactness
vagueness
Strong
inaccuracy
indefiniteness
ambiguity
looseness
indistinctness

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
inaccuracy
Strong
error
discrepancy
mistake
Weak
slip

Opposites of imprecision

The opposite of imprecision shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

precision
exactness
accuracy
exactitude
definiteness
specificity
clarity
rigor
See all opposites of imprecision

• Nearby Words

impracticalness
imprecise
imprecisely
imprecision
impregnability
impregnable
impregnably

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Imprecision. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/imprecision
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