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Term: Imprecise

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Lacking exactness or accuracy

Description: Imprecise refers to something that lacks precision or accuracy, often resulting in a degree of vagueness or uncertainty.

Sample Sentence: The imprecise measurements of the ingredients led to a less than perfect cake.

Sense 2: Not stated or communicated clearly

Description: When used to describe communication or language, imprecise suggests that the message or information is unclear, vague, or lacking in specific details.

Sample Sentence: The imprecise instructions caused confusion among the team members.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In an imprecise manner

Description: Imprecisely as an adverb refers to performing or conveying something with a lack of precision or accuracy.

Sample Sentence: The survey results were imprecisely analyzed, leading to questionable conclusions.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person who lacks precision

Description: In rare usage, imprecise can be used as a noun to describe a person who generally lacks precision in their actions or communication.

Sample Sentence: As an imprecise, he often struggles with giving clear answers.