Imprecision
(noun)
- The quality of being imprecise; lack of accuracy or exactness.
- An error or mistake resulting from this quality.
Origin:
Late 17th century from french imprécision or from latin imprecisionem meaning lack of precision.
Examples:
- Due to the imprecision of the instrument, the measurements were not entirely reliable.
- The imprecision in his statements left room for doubt.
- The imprecision of the calculations led to a significant error in the final result.
- Her imprecision with details often caused confusion.
- The imprecision in his aim resulted in him missing the target.