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imprecise course

[ɪmprɪˈsaɪs kɔːrs]
nounpl: imprecise courses
curso impreciso
1. A direction, path, or plan of action that lacks exactness or clarity; a trajectory or procedure that is vague or not well-defined
The navigation system charted an imprecise course through the mountains.
O sistema de navegação traçou um curso impreciso pela montanha.
2. In academic or professional contexts, a program or curriculum that is poorly defined or unclear in its objectives
The university was criticized for offering an imprecise course with vague learning outcomes.
A universidade foi criticada por oferecer um curso impreciso com objetivos de aprendizado vagos.
Synonyms
vague courseunclear directionfuzzy trajectoryambiguous pathindefinite course
Antonyms
precise courseexact pathclear directionwell-defined trajectoryspecific course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso impreciso
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
rumo impreciso
emphasizes direction/bearing aspect
São Paulo
curso mal definido
stresses lack of clear definition
Portugal
curso impreciso
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to chart an imprecise course
to follow an imprecise course
lost in an imprecise course
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