Meaning & use
Imprecision
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Lack of exactness or accuracy in measurement, wording, or thought.
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The report was criticized for its imprecision in describing the timeline of events.
Scientists worked to reduce the imprecision of the instrument's readings.
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Commonly paired with measurement and language, imprecision highlights a gap between a stated value or description and the actual truth.
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