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inexactinexact /ˌɪnɪgˈzækt/ adjective THESAURUSnearly but not completely exact, used especially about a number, amount, or time that is a little more or less than the exact number, amount, etc.► approximatenearly but not completely exact, used especially about a number, amount, or time that is a little more or less than the exact number, amount, etc.: The approximate cost of materials for the class should be around $25. ► rough not exact or not containing many details: Can you give me a rough idea of when you’ll be home? ► imprecise formal imprecise information is not exact, complete, or clear: Asking people what they eat each day gives you imprecise data, because people do not always tell you everything. ► inexact formal not exact and not correct in every detail: Predicting earthquakes is an inexact science, so we can never give an accurate warning of when one will occur. ► estimated not exact, but based on information that you have. Used about numbers, costs, and amounts: The car was traveling at an estimated 80 miles per hour when it hit the wall. not exact: the inexact science of earthquake prediction► see thesaurus at approximate1—inexactness noun [uncountable] |