1
as in approximate
not precisely correct
a thousand is an inexact figure for the number of islands in the St. Lawrence River
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2
as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
an inexact and misleading statement regarding the number of combat casualties
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Recent Examples of inexact
The math, though, is a little more difficult and inexact.
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Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
As an American holiday, Cinco de Mayo can often feel inexact.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 29 May 2024
That’s why historical comparisons are a tad inexact.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
Projecting prospects is an inexact science, so presuming any of Jake Bloss, Joey Loperfido or Will Wagner will morph into meaningful major leaguers is dangerous.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
As an American holiday, Cinco de Mayo can often feel inexact.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 29 May 2024
That’s why historical comparisons are a tad inexact.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
Projecting prospects is an inexact science, so presuming any of Jake Bloss, Joey Loperfido or Will Wagner will morph into meaningful major leaguers is dangerous.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexact
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Icelandair is offering an approximate initial fare of $549.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Alex Penfold, courtesy of RM Sotheby's Four-wheel independent suspension, disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and an approximate 3,300-pound weight promise an intimate and responsive driving experience.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration’s focus on the false narrative that Politico received USAID funds follows an erroneous claim by Kyle Becker, a conservative political commentator, on Wednesday.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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If the cost looks erroneous, please email content@bayareanewsgroup.com for more information.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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All these terms do is reduce Black experiences into inaccurate archetypes and further devalue the Black roots of countless genres.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Scenes can have the power to mislead us into an inaccurate view of what typically happens.—
Joshua Rothman,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Many of those who have lost insurance missed form deadlines or had an incorrect address, while others no longer met the eligibility criteria.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Wednesday's edition included incorrect information about King's votes.—
Tony Holt,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Apparently some astrologer told Céline the wrong info.—
Erika W. Smith,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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But to not be able to talk and think about health without understanding the undercurrent of social factors impacting our health is wrong.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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But what if the data-feeding AI is imprecise because it is based on studies that are not representative of diverse populations?—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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In Early January Sale Other days, his turnovers are problematic — his passing has been imprecise this season.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Inexact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexact. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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