Improvised vs. Premeditated — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Improvised and Premeditated
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Improvised
To make, compose, or perform with little or no preparation
Improvise a solution to the problem.
Improvise variations on a melody.
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Premeditated
To form an intent to carry out (an action, such as a crime); intend to carry out
Premeditate a killing.
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Improvised
To make or provide from available materials
Improvised a dinner from what I found in the refrigerator.
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Premeditated
To premeditate an action, especially a crime.
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Improvised
To make, compose, or perform something extemporaneously.
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Premeditated
Simple past tense and past participle of premeditate
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Improvised
To make do with whatever materials are at hand
There isn't much in the cabin. We'll just have to improvise.
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Premeditated
Planned, considered, or estimated in advance; deliberate.
Premeditated assault
A premeditated act of aggression
A premeditated breach of contract
In the face of premeditated criminal acts
Caused by grossly negligent or premeditated infringement of duty
There is no proof of premeditated or grossly negligent wrongdoing.
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Improvised
Created by improvisation; impromptu; unrehearsed.
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Premeditated
Characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning;
A premeditated crime
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Improvised
Simple past tense and past participle of improvise
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Improvised
Done or made using whatever is available;
Crossed the river on improvised bridges
The survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear
The rock served as a makeshift hammer
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