imprecise appraisal

[/ɪmprɪˈsaɪs əˈpraɪzəl/]
nounpl: imprecise appraisals
avaliação imprecisa
1. An assessment or evaluation that lacks accuracy, clarity, or exactness; an estimate that is vague or inexact
The real estate agent's imprecise appraisal of the property led to disagreements about its actual value.
A avaliação imprecisa do imóvel feita pelo corretor levou a desentendimentos sobre seu valor real.
2. A professional valuation or judgment that contains errors, ambiguities, or lacks sufficient detail
The auditor criticized the imprecise appraisal of company assets in the financial report.
O auditor criticou a avaliação imprecisa dos ativos da empresa no relatório financeiro.
In both Brazilian and American professional contexts, imprecise appraisals are often sources of disputes, particularly in real estate transactions and insurance claims. Brazilian business culture values detailed documentation, so imprecise appraisals are generally viewed negatively in formal settings. In the USA, financial institutions require certified appraisals with minimal imprecision to comply with lending standards.
NYC Slang
ballpark valuation / rough estimate
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vague assessmentinexact evaluationinaccurate appraisalunclear valuationrough estimateimprecise evaluation
Antonyms / Antônimos
precise appraisalaccurate assessmentexact evaluationdetailed valuationcomprehensive appraisal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avaliação imprecisa
Standard term used in business, real estate, and professional contexts
São Paulo
avaliação imprecisa / parecer impreciso
Common in commercial and financial evaluations
Rio de Janeiro
avaliação sem precisão
Alternative phrasing occasionally used in casual contexts
Portugal
avaliação imprecisa / avaliação pouco precisa
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese in formal assessments

Related Words

assessmentvaluationevaluationestimateappraisal valueinaccuracyambiguityverification

Related Idioms & Phrases

a rough ballpark figure
in the ballpark
seat-of-the-pants estimate
a guesstimate
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