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imprecision

UK/ˈɪmprɪˈsɪʒn/US/.impri'siʒәn/
C2

Definitions

n.

Lack of exactness or accuracy.

不精确;不严密。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
im-not, opposite of
+
precisionbefore
=imprecision

im- (not) + precision = lack of exactness.

Common Collocations

  • 1.avoid imprecision避免不精确
  • 2.due to imprecision由于不精确

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The imprecision of the early data made firm conclusions impossible.

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