imprecise solution
[ɪmprɪˈsaɪs səˈluːʃən]
nounpl: imprecise solutions
solução imprecisa
1. A resolution or answer to a problem that lacks accuracy, clarity, or exactness; a solution that is vague, ambiguous, or not precisely defined
The engineer provided an imprecise solution to the structural problem, which led to further complications.
O engenheiro forneceu uma solução imprecisa para o problema estrutural, o que levou a complicações adicionais.
2. In mathematics or science, a result or answer that does not meet the required level of precision or accuracy for practical application
The numerical method produced an imprecise solution that deviated significantly from the expected result.
O método numérico produziu uma solução imprecisa que se desviou significativamente do resultado esperado.
3. A proposed answer or fix that is unclear, poorly defined, or subject to multiple interpretations
The policy offered an imprecise solution to address the economic crisis.
A política ofereceu uma solução imprecisa para resolver a crise econômica.
In both Brazilian and American professional contexts, describing a solution as 'imprecise' is a critical assessment commonly used in engineering, mathematics, business, and policy discussions. In Brazil, there is emphasis on precision in academic and technical fields, where an imprecise solution would be viewed as inadequate. In the USA, particularly in business settings, such solutions might be tolerated as temporary measures (stopgap solutions) until more precise ones are developed.
NYC Slang
a half-baked solution; a solution that doesn't cut it
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