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imprecise instruction

[/ɪmprɪˈsaɪs ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounpl: imprecise instructions
instrução imprecisa
1. A directive or guidance that lacks clarity, exactness, or specific detail, making it difficult to execute accurately
The imprecise instruction led to confusion among team members about the project requirements.
A instrução imprecisa causou confusão entre os membros da equipe sobre os requisitos do projeto.
2. An order or set of commands that is vague or ambiguous in its wording or intent
Following the imprecise instruction resulted in an incorrect implementation of the software feature.
Seguir a instrução imprecisa resultou em uma implementação incorreta do recurso de software.
Synonyms
vague instructionunclear instructionambiguous instructionfuzzy instruction
Antonyms
precise instructionclear instructionexplicit instructiondetailed instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução imprecisa
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
instrução imprecisa / orientação vaga
commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
instrução imprecisa / instrução vaga
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to give someone the runaround
to leave someone in the dark
mixed messages
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