"I had a vague idea that there was a connection but nothing definite, " he said.

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First of all, companies should have at least a vague idea of how the data may be of value before spending money to store it.

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Once young salmon get to the ocean, scientists have only a vague idea where they go, and an incomplete understanding of why some years they thrive and some years they starve.

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But vague threats of retrospective legislation are a terrible idea.

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To the extent that any idea underpins all these policies, it is a vague feeling that Thailand ought to rely more on its own resources, and pander less to the concerns of meddling foreigners.

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Tell yourself you'll do 20 push-ups in the next five minutes (a specific stretch goal) vs. five push-ups (non-stretch) or the vague idea that you'll do as many as you can.

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