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imprecision

[ˌɪmprɪˈsɪʒn]

imprecision Definition

  • 1lack of accuracy or exactness
  • 2vagueness

Using imprecision: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "imprecision" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The imprecision of the measurements made it difficult to draw any conclusions.

  • Example

    The instructions were written with such imprecision that I wasn't sure what to do.

  • Example

    The imprecision of his language made it hard to understand what he meant.

imprecision Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with imprecision

  • the range of values within which a measurement or test result is considered accurate

    Example

    The margin of imprecision for this test is +/- 0.5%.

  • the amount of inaccuracy or lack of exactness in a measurement or test result

    Example

    The degree of imprecision in these measurements is significant and needs to be addressed.

  • the extent to which a measurement or test result deviates from the true value

    Example

    The level of imprecision in these results is unacceptable and requires further investigation.

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Summary: imprecision in Brief

'Imprecision' [ˌɪmprɪˈsɪʒn] refers to a lack of accuracy or exactness, often resulting in vagueness or ambiguity. It can make it difficult to draw conclusions or understand meaning, as in 'The instructions were written with such imprecision that I wasn't sure what to do.' 'Imprecision' is often quantified by phrases like 'margin of imprecision,' 'degree of imprecision,' and 'level of imprecision.'