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imprecision

noun

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Pronunciation: /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ / [ˌɪm.pɹɪˈsɪʒ.n̩]

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English im- English precision English imprecision From im- + precision.

  1. A lack of precision or exactness; poor accuracy.

    The imprecision with which Classical authors grouped various peoples of North-Africa together under terms like Afri or Punici.