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What is the opposite of exact?

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Adjective
Opposite of accurate or correct in all details
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“Did you feel in the storytelling there were any particularly glaring omissions or otherwise historically inaccurate stuff?”
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Opposite of being exact or precise in amount, number, or extent
“The central offices seem to control an imprecise number of administrative units made up of between 20 and 100 employees.”
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(of a measurement) Opposite of extremely precise or accurate
“In a rough measurement, a quick off-the-cuff assessment may be all that is required.”
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Opposite of done or made with, or characterized by, care and precision
“You should always do a rough draft before the final masterpiece.”
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Opposite of accurate and careful about minor details
“He apparently was sloppy and careless in his work and wanted to rush through things without thinking about the consequences.”
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Opposite of accurate or correct in all details
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Opposite of showing great attention to detail
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Opposite of like a living being, resembling life, giving an accurate representation
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(this/that same) Opposite of referring to a subject just mentioned or spoken about
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Opposite of something precise or exact
“We cannot let you through because you have provided improper documents to verify your identity.”
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Opposite of real or genuine, in accordance with the truth, facts or standards
“The illusory aim of this form of government is the equal distribution of wealth to its people.”
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Opposite of arranged or carried out with a planned or organized method or procedure
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Opposite of done in a systematic way, using experiments or tests
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Opposite of having, including, or paying attention to many small details or features
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Opposite of limited in size, amount or extent
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(of a person) Opposite of strictly conventional in one's manner or behavior
“She was elegant and bookish, while he was casual and endearingly laid-back.”
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Opposite of conclusive or definitive
“She has given us an extremely vague description of the perpetrator, therefore, we cannot press charges.”
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Opposite of suitable in the most ideal or precise manner
“Sometimes it is not even necessary for a client to say or do anything to cause us to respond in a suboptimal way.”
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(of a person) Opposite of strictly adhering to rules
“Thankfully, I have a flexible boss who allows me to work from home and look after my children at the same time.”
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Opposite of absolute or significant in degree
“My view is that there is a partial truth in each standpoint, but that both are relative to an even more profound actuality that occupies a neutral position.”
Verb
Opposite of to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
“In some cases, the court later decides to withdraw the fine because another penalty is feasible and more appropriate.”
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Opposite of to cause (a large amount of damage or harm)
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Opposite of to issue, establish or apply as a fee, charge, fine or penalty
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Opposite of to instruct or order (someone) to do something
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Opposite of to ask, request or demand for something, typically with urgency
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Opposite of to implore or make a request for
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Opposite of to deliver or administer something painful or undesirable to
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Opposite of to obtain money or favors by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of authority
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Opposite of to evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone
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Opposite of to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
“Richard was to give four major castles to Philip and pay the cost of garrisoning them, along with other compensation.”
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Opposite of to cause to happen by force, especially observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation
“Ticket fees are meant to serve as a punishment to discourage you from breaking the law, so all revenue goes back to the society being impacted by the law breaker's actions.”
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