Imprecision

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmˈpɹisɪʒən/

Imprecision (noun)

  1. The state of not being exact; information or measurements that are not accurate enough.
  2. A lack of clear meaning in speech or writing, so the message is hard to understand or check.
  3. In data work, how much repeated measurements vary, showing results are not consistent.

Examples

  • The report has imprecision, so the results are hard to compare.
  • Her explanation shows imprecision, even when she tries to be clear.