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- [im-pruh-sahys]
- /ˌɪm prəˈsaɪs/
- /ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pruh-sahys]
- /ˌɪm prəˈsaɪs/
Definitions of imprecision word
- adjective imprecision not precise; not exact; vague or ill-defined. 1
- noun imprecision Lack of precision or exactness; defect of accuracy. 1
- noun imprecision lack of exactness 1
- uncountable noun imprecision Imprecision is the quality of being imprecise. 0
- noun imprecision Lack of precision or exactness; poor accuracy. 0
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Origin of imprecision
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; im-2 + precise
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Parts of speech for Imprecision
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imprecision popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
imprecision usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imprecision
noun imprecision
- deception — Deception is the act of deceiving someone or the state of being deceived by someone.
- defect — A defect is a fault or imperfection in a person or thing.
- blunder — A blunder is a stupid or careless mistake.
- solecism — a nonstandard or ungrammatical usage, as unflammable and they was.
- incorrectness — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
Antonyms for imprecision
noun imprecision
- perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- accuracy — The accuracy of information or measurements is their quality of being true or correct, even in small details.
- correction — Corrections are marks or comments made on a piece of work, especially school work, which indicate where there are mistakes and what are the right answers.
- correctness — to set or make true, accurate, or right; remove the errors or faults from: The native guide corrected our pronunciation. The new glasses corrected his eyesight.
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