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What is another word for Imprecision? – 125 Imprecision Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inaccuracy error inexactness vagueness ambiguity unclearness murkiness obscurity fuzziness indefiniteness looseness carelessness sloppiness laxity neglect thoughtlessness immethodicalness irregularity disorder confusion chaos mess disarray untidiness slovenliness roughness coarseness crudeness inadequacy insufficiency deficiency shortcoming failing fault flaw weakness frailty feebleness inadequateness.

    Meaning of Imprecision

    The state or quality of being inaccurate or unreliable, especially in measurement, description, or calculation.

    Definitions

    • A lack of clarity or distinctness in thought, expression, or understanding.
    • The quality of being vague, ambiguous, or indefinite.

    Example Uses

    • The imprecision of the data made it difficult to draw reliable conclusions.
    • The imprecision of the language used in the contract led to misunderstandings between the parties.
    • The imprecision of the measurement instruments affected the accuracy of the results.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    accuracy precision exactness exactitude correctness truth validity reliability dependability trustworthiness faithfulness meticulousness carefulness thoroughness scrupulousness rigor strictness closeness nicety fineness delicacy subtlety.

    Related Nouns

    inaccuracy error mistake fault flaw defect weakness frailty failing shortcoming deficiency inadequacy insufficiency uncertainty ambiguity vagueness obscurity confusion disorder chaos mess disarray.

    Related Verbs

    err mistake misjudge miscalculate misinterpret misunderstand confuse obscure cloud befog blur distort falsify deceive mislead misrepresent exaggerate distort manipulate.

    Related Adjectives

    inaccurate imprecise vague ambiguous unclear obscure fuzzy indefinite loose careless sloppy lax neglectful thoughtless irregular disordered chaotic confusing misleading deceptive false unreliable untrustworthy.