imprecisely (C1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ɪmprɪˈsaɪsli/
Definition
In a way that is not exact, accurate, or clearly defined.
Examples
The witness described the suspect's height imprecisely, making it difficult for the police to create a sketch.
She tried to explain the complex theory, but her words conveyed the concept somewhat imprecisely.
Because the data was collected imprecisely, the scientific conclusions drawn from it were unreliable.
How to Use imprecisely
- describe imprecisely (collocation)
- To give a description that lacks exact details. — "He tried to describe the events imprecisely, hoping to avoid blame."
- measure imprecisely (collocation)
- To take measurements that are not accurate. — "The old scale measured weight imprecisely, leading to inconsistent results."
- define imprecisely (collocation)
- To explain something without clear or exact boundaries. — "The contract defined the terms imprecisely, causing future disputes."
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