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hit-or-miss
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective hit-or-miss has 1 sense
  1. haphazard, hit-or-miss - dependent upon or characterized by chance; "a haphazard plan of action"; "his judgment is rather hit-or-miss"
    Antonym: nonrandom (indirect, via random)

Definitions from the Web

Hit-or-Miss

  1. Adjective (Popular):
    • Description: Refers to something that is unpredictable or inconsistent in its success or effectiveness.
    • Sample sentence: The food at that restaurant is hit-or-miss, sometimes amazing and other times disappointing.
  2. Adjective (Local):
    • Description: Specifically used in a local context to describe a public transportation service that is erratic or irregular.
    • Sample sentence: The bus service in this city can be hit-or-miss; it's better to check the schedule in advance.
  3. Noun (Popular):
    • Description: Refers to a situation, decision, or action that has an unpredictable outcome.
    • Sample sentence: Choosing a college major can be a hit-or-miss; sometimes you love it and other times you regret your choice.
  4. Verb (Popular):
    • Description: Describes the act of attempting something with uncertain or variable results.
    • Sample sentence: The team decided to hit-or-miss by trying out a new strategy in the final minutes of the game.

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