[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

hit-or-miss \hit-or-miss\ adj.
   performed without care or close attention; slipshod;
   careless; -- of the manner of performing a task. opposite of
   careful, conscientious or methodical.

   syn: haphazard, slapdash, slipshod, sloppy.
        wordnet 1.5
see also:
careful conscientious methodical 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

hit-or-miss
     adj : dependent upon or characterized by chance; "a haphazard plan
           of action"; "his judgment is rather hit-or-miss" syn:
           haphazard
see also:
haphazard 

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